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Mental Health Counselor (Contractor)

Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site

Mid level

Description Job Title: Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LCSW) - (Contractor) Reports to: Senior Director of Homelessness Programs Locations: Denver Compensation: $7,500 per month (Contract) Timeline: Grant through 12/31/2…

Skills: Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Intervention, Treatment Planning

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Mental Health Counselor (Contractor)

Colorado Village Collaborative

Denver, Colorado, United States • On-site

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  • Contract
  • professional certificate, postgraduate degree
  • Posted 10d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and behavioral support for unhoused populations. Manage client records, treatment plans, and discharge planning while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and grant requirements.

Requirements

Requires an LPC or LCSW license (or working towards licensure) and registration with DORA. Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and experience working with unhoused populations.

Full job description

Description

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor (LPC or LCSW) - (Contractor) 

Reports to: Senior Director of Homelessness Programs

Locations: Denver 

Compensation: $7,500 per month (Contract)

Timeline: Grant through 12/31/2026, recurring funding applications completed every year

Colorado Village Collaborative exists to bridge the gap between the streets and stable housing. We create, operate, and advocate for transformational housing communities in partnership with people experiencing homelessness. We currently operate two Tiny Home Villages and three Safe Outdoor Spaces for people experiencing homelessness in Denver. 

Colorado Village Collaborative is seeking a Mental Health Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to fill a contract position located in Denver. This person needs to be a strong group and individual therapist, demonstrate insight and understanding with the unhoused population both literal and chronic, be able to shift between intervention models in order to meet the needs of each client(s), be detail-oriented, and possess strong skills for follow-up. 

This will be a contractor position with a period lasting until the end of 2026 and does not come with benefits.

Potential for contract extension.

Pay: $7,500/ per month

Scope of Work:

  • Provide group and individual therapy to unhoused population
  • Facilitate individual and group process
  • Provide crisis intervention and behavioral interventions as needed for participants
  • Responsible for treatment, collateral contacts, behavioral contracts, and treatment planning and client record management for an assigned caseload
  • Maintain awareness, understanding, and compliance with all policies/procedures, memos, emergent issues/needs, and behavioral and safety plans or special monitoring
  • Address any emergent issues, including documentation, treatment plan revisions, etc.
  • Accurate and thorough discharge planning to promote the continuity of appropriate care

Internal Evaluation Metrics:

Benchmarks will be set in conjunction with the Program Directors

Manage case notes

Comply with confidentiality statutes and regulations including to HIPAA

Maintain record keeping related to grant funding requirements

Collect data and measure project outcomes

Areas of Specialty

  • Trauma
  • Dual diagnosis
  • Complex PTSD and other prevalence of mental health conditions
  • Racial/ethnic minorities
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender clients
  • Substance misuse / harm reduction
  • Addiction counseling

How to Apply:

Your cover letter should speak to your experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or life challenges and should highlight if you have lived experience with homelessness, mental health, and/or substance misuse recovery.

Colorado Village Collaborative is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, or pregnancy. 

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

  • LCSW or LPC preferred, will consider working towards licensure
  • CAC and Psychotherapist will be considered
  • Must be registered with DORA
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Experience with unhoused population preferred
  • Primary mental health experience preferred
  • Must possess a valid drivers license and have a reliable form of transportation
  • A willingness to engage in continuous learning about anti-oppression and social justice issues
  • Passion for advancing solutions to homelessness
  • Ability to work independently

Related keywords

LPCLCSWDORAMental Health CounselingHomelessnessTraumaComplex PTSDSubstance MisuseHarm ReductionDual DiagnosisHIPAABehavioral ContractsSocial JusticeAnti-Oppression

About Colorado Village Collaborative

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Bridging the gap between the streets and stable housing by creating and operating transformational shelter communities.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
LinkedIn followers
1,175

Colorado Village Collaborative exists to bridge the gap between the streets and stable housing by creating and operating transformational shelter communities in partnership with people experiencing homelessness.

Offices: 1530 W 13th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80204, US

HomelessnessHousingTiny HomesAdvocacyCommunity DevelopmentSocial Justiceand Anti-RacismService IndustryHealth CareNon Profit
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About Colorado Village Collaborative

LinkedInVisit site

Bridging the gap between the streets and stable housing by creating and operating transformational shelter communities.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
LinkedIn followers
1,175

Colorado Village Collaborative exists to bridge the gap between the streets and stable housing by creating and operating transformational shelter communities in partnership with people experiencing homelessness.

Offices: 1530 W 13th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80204, US

HomelessnessHousingTiny HomesAdvocacyCommunity DevelopmentSocial Justiceand Anti-RacismService IndustryHealth CareNon Profit
View all jobs at Colorado Village Collaborative

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