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Job Details Job Location 333 W BAYAUD AVE - DENVER, CO

Position Type Full Time Salary Range $27.07 - $34.64 Hourly

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Mental Health Counselor

Job Description Job Title: Mental Health Counselor (Multiple positions available) Department: Housing Stability and Community Counseling Reports To: Program Manager Location: Denver Metro Area Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $27.07 - $34.64 per hour Schedule: Dependent upon position. 40 hours per week, Full-Time / Hours flexible, Part-time

MISSION We seek to create hope, opportunity, and choice, with work as the means through which people with disabilities and other hurdles to employment can more fully participate in the mainstream of life. For 50 years Bayaud Enterprises has been an innovator in the community in reducing hurdles for individuals to engage in the workforce and attain self -reliance. We do this through personalized Employment Services, Social Enterprises (Business Solutions) which provide employment for those needing supported employment, and Individual and Community Services like providing free laundry with the Laundry Truck and support in finding housing and accessing different resource programs through the help of our Navigators. We create Hope, help to find Opportunities, and inspire Choices. In compliance with Bayaud enterprises is committed to sharing all opportunities for promotion to all current employees and the public along with salary compensation ranges and general description of bonuses and other compensation. Bayaud Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

DEPARTMENT of Housing Stability & Community Counseling Bayaud highly encourages people with disabilities to apply. Job accommodations or modifications are made individually with all employees on a case-by-case basis. Bayaud takes affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on physical or mental disability in its employment practices. Bayaud will not use this information to discriminate against you, meeting eligibility may instead qualify you for additional programs or job opportunities with have been allocated for those that meet the criteria.

SUMMARY This position provides voluntary mental healthcare to current Bayaud participants and/or Denver residents. This includes assessment/consultation, therapy, psychoeducation groups, therapeutic groups, and referrals. Services may be provided on a walk-in, call-in or appointment basis. Mental health services will be delivered to participants during business hours, in-person at Bayaud-defined locations, and/or via telehealth (HIPAA- compliant phone or video). COMPENSATION & BENEFITS $27 - 31 per hour Medical/ Dental/ Vision coverage available, Free RTD ECO Pass, Sick Pay & 401(k) 4% company match to help plan for retirement. PTO. 13 paid holidays, 10 hours accrued per month, 2 personal days each calendar year. Clinical supervision available and provided, if needed. Staff Development (CEU) course cost coverage available dependent on position. Bilingual Spanish/English pay differential may be available dependent on position.

RESPONSIBILITIES Provide assessment, consultation, brief intervention and/or referrals to community providers for Bayaud Bridge participants both on a walk-in and appointment basis. Facilitate voluntary 1:1 counseling for individuals who express interest in mental health care. Counseling services are provided virtually (by phone and/or HIPAA-compliant video), at Bayaud offices, or at different participant locations around Denver Metro Area Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using SOAP or DAP notes, ensu ing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance Provide direct intervention and referral to clients experiencing mental health crises during normally scheduled hours within the professional's scope of practice May facilitate or co-facilitate groups for up to 10 individuals including topics such as addiction recovery, psychoeducation, life skills and others Achieve or maintain active mental health professional licensure within the state of Colorado Maintain malpractice insurance with appropriate state and federal agencies

If unlicensed, or practicing under supervision, achieve independent level mental health licensure including but not limited to Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Licensed Addiction Counselor Conduct outreach internally and with partner agencies, as appropriate, to ensure Bayaud Bridge services are fully utilized Provide support and consultation to Bayaud staff serving clients with mental health challenges Coordination with outside mental health agencies will be required to establish