Mental Health Professional

at  Wellpath

You Matter:

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference:
The Mental Health Professional provides clinical services to individuals under the direction of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director. They offer mental health consultation and training to facility staff, ensuring comprehensive care and support. The ideal candidate is skilled in both direct patient care and collaborative staff education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical and consultation services, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and adherence to professional ethics and standards of relevant organizations (e.g., NASW, APA).
• Complete clinical service reports, diagnostic evaluations, and relevant clinical documentation in a timely and professional manner, ensuring accountability and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Offer consultation services to institutional screening committees, institutional staff, and provide mental health follow-up and support for persons served, including those in restrictive housing and reception and diagnostic units.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and specialized clinical services or program development activities, ensuring professional growth and collaboration with supervisors and department staff.
• Maintain accountability for services through accurate and timely recording of activities and participation in the Quality Improvement program.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.

Licenses/Certifications

• LSW, LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board; Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description

• Provide direct clinical and consultation services, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and adherence to professional ethics and standards of relevant organizations (e.g., NASW, APA).
• Complete clinical service reports, diagnostic evaluations, and relevant clinical documentation in a timely and professional manner, ensuring accountability and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Offer consultation services to institutional screening committees, institutional staff, and provide mental health follow-up and support for persons served, including those in restrictive housing and reception and diagnostic units.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and specialized clinical services or program development activities, ensuring professional growth and collaboration with supervisors and department staff.
• Maintain accountability for services through accurate and timely recording of activities and participation in the Quality Improvement program