Clinician, Mindful Medicaid Team

Clinician, Mindful Medicaid Team

We are searching for an experienced Clinician, Mindful Medicaid Team at our Naropa Community Counseling Center facility.

Position Title: Clinician, Mindful Medicaid Team

of Positions to Fill:

3

Department/Program: NCCC 93000

Remote Work Authorization: Hybrid On-Site/Remote

Campus Location: Naropa Community Counseling Center (Off Campus)

Reports to: Director, Naropa Community Counseling Center

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

FTE: 25% (10 hrs/week)

Compensation: $45.00 - $45.00 per hour

Application Deadline: April 4, 2024

Job Summary

The NCCC Clinician provides mental health counseling in an outpatient setting for clients with Medicaid.

Primary duties include intake assessment and weekly counseling sessions. Provides high-quality, holistic

therapy services while excelling at assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of at least 10 active clients per week.

• Document and file each session in the client's record within the date of service.

• Complete intake and other forms as required.

• Work in collaboration with the client to complete the biopsychosocial assessment.

• Review intake admission forms on each client to verify that all documentation and data are

complete and in compliance with DORA and Medicaid regulations; obtain any missing data to

ensure compliance and success of the therapeutic effort.

• Participate with the client in the initial and ongoing development of treatment plan goals and

objectives ensuring the plan is completed within the appropriate timeframes outlined in the

program guidelines.

• Ensure all treatment plans are observable and measurable, using client centered language.

• Provide either individual, couple or family therapy sessions every week, as needed, for Medicaid

eligible clients.

• Make referrals to appropriate levels of care based on clinical observations of client's condition.

• Maintain ongoing communication with other community treatment facilities, primary care

physicians, hospitals, schools, and multidisciplinary units, etc. as necessary.

• Communicate with clinical supervisor between scheduled supervision sessions as clinically

necessary.

• Document results of case consultations and implement recommended therapeutic changes to

each client case.

• Maintain accurate schedule in clinical and billing software at all times.

• Follow instructions and keep in compliance with the agency's policy and procedure on client

confidentiality and ethical practices.

• Perform other program-related duties as assigned by the Clinic Director.

What Naropa Requires

Educational degree/diploma required:

• Master's Degree in human services or related field with a minimum of 12 credits related to the

direct provision of behavioral health services

Other Experience, Knowledge, Skills, or Competencies Requirements?

• Current, active professional license registered in the state of Colorado with the Department of

Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)

• Commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related

professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these

have in the workplace

• An understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity,

access, and opportunity

• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with

everyone encountered in the course and scope of job duties

• High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and assertive communication skills

• Able to write high-quality clinical notes that meet the best practice standards of the profession

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office 365 applications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

May prior relevant experience substitute for degree? ☐Yes ☒No

(PLEASE NOTE: each applicant's experience and demonstrated skills are assessed on a case-by-case basis as

to their relevancy to the position applied for as well as whether they may substitute for required degree.)

What We'd Like You to Have…

• Previous internship or externship experience at Naropa Community Counseling Center or Naropa

Student Counseling Center

• Conversant in Spanish

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

Maximum amount of weight employee must be able to lift/carry with or without reasonable

accommodation(s): 25 pounds

During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable

accommodation (check all that apply): stand, walk, sit, handle/finger, reach above shoulder level, bend at waist, kneel

During regular daily activities, employee may be exposed to the following: interruptions/distractions

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November

• Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year's

Naropa's health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 - 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa's retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to "touch the magic." Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program.Naropa University's commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.