Therapist (Full-Time)

Company: UCHealth
Location: Peyton
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

Department: Virtual Behavioral Health Ctr Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. Responsible for assessment of psychiatric patients in consultation and cooperation with emergency department personnel. Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician . Provides quality and timely assessment, intervention and recommendations incorporating diagnostic skills and state specific regulations. Supports implementation of disposition recommendations, which may include higher level psychiatric placement, brief intervention/safety planning, review of and connection with community resources and collaboration with family. Serves as primary communication liaison between clients, family members, emergency department staff, physicians, and community providers. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. State licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD), or other licensure/certification may be acceptable as approved by department leadership. Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning Competence in evidenced-based suicide risk assessments and safety planning. Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. * Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. Health and well-being Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option. Retirement and savings ~Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan. UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. In small, personal ways through human connection. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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