SummitStone Health Partners·Fort Collins, Colorado
Provide triage, clinical support, and direct crisis intervention for individuals in acute behavioral health settings and the community. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to manage risk assessments, safety planning, and transitions of care.
Bonus up to $10,000 available for those who qualify (Therapists working overnights)
Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.
Responsible for providing triage, clinical support, and direct care to clients in acute and other bed-based care settings.
This role delivers direct client care, crisis intervention, and assessment in collaboration with medical and clinical staff to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
The clinician works with a multidisciplinary team to support treatment goals, clinical and medical services, safety planning, and discharge coordination.
Responsibilities also include conducting risk assessments (phone-based, on-site, and field-based), providing crisis interventions, coordinating care, offering brief interventions, resource navigation, and arranging external placements as needed.
The position requires daily advocacy for diverse and often marginalized populations, ensuring interventions, support, and resources are delivered in an inclusive and equitable manner.
Completion of the Colorado BHA Crisis Professional Curriculum and Crisis Professional Certification; or Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field; or Master's degree in an unrelated field
None required
II: Master's degree in a related behavioral health field
None required
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus Colorado Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification; or Master's degree in a related behavioral health field
Behavioral health licensure candidacy (e.g., LPCC, SWC, MFTC, or equivalent) or CAS certification as applicable
IV: Master's degree in a related behavioral health field
Active Colorado professional license such as LPC, LCSW, LAC, or LMFT
V: Master's degree in a related behavioral health field
Dual licensure and advanced professional credentials consistent with organizational requirements
SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.
There are opportunities within our team-based model to attend company-sponsored training programs, complete certifications (such as CAT or CAS) and to learn from seasoned colleagues daily. SummitStone provides clinical supervision toward licensure at no cost to the employee and reimburses any fees required for licensure.
Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. For more information click HERE [https://www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth/longview].
At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.
We need your help to make this vision a reality.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit summitstone.org [https://www.summitstone.org/] for more information about who we are.
At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.
Health & Safety Requirement
All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.
Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.