West Pines Behavioral Hospital·Westminster, Colorado
The therapist applies psychotherapeutic techniques to treat individuals and families with emotional and behavioral disorders. Key duties include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient care.
Overview West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO. A joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare. Just opened in December 2024, the hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area.
Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account Retirement plan with 401k match Tuition reimbursement Paid sick leave & Extended sick leave Pay range: $33.00- $42.24
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders. · Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan. · Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient. · Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary. · Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard. · Maintain a caseload as assigned. · Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan. · May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting. · May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed. · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required. · One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider. · CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services is required along with at least one year of experience with a comparable patient population. Candidates must hold or be eligible for professional state licensure and obtain CPR and de-escalation certifications.
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.
Behavioral Health Associate - Day Shift
Behavioral Health Associate - Day Shift