Therapist, Supportive Housing na Jefferson Center

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

Marshall Street Landing (MSL) is Family Tree’s newest permanent supportive housing program committed to providing stable and dignified housing solutions for individuals facing homelessness.  Jefferson Center believes in fostering a supportive and empowering environment to help residents regain control of their lives.  MSL offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at addressing the unique needs of each resident, promoting self-sufficiency, and facilitating a successful transition to permanent housing.  MSL residents are identified to be currently experiencing or at risk of chronic homelessness, high utilizers of publicly funded systems, possibly disengaged from services and in need of diverse supportive services.

The Marshall Street Landing Housing Clinician provides clinical services for residents at the MSL Permanent Supported Housing program. This role provides emotional support and care management to residents and includes tasks such as: intakes; resource counseling; psycho-social education; mediation; outreach and engagement; and brief therapy.  This position works closely with Housing Specialists and Facilities staff, to identify and overcome barriers which complicate a resident’s ability to remain housed.

This position is located in-person at 5549 Marshall Street, Arvada, CO, 80002.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Conferred Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or related field required.
• Two years of related mental health experience required.
• Clinical Licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) preferred.  
• CAC or LAC preferred.  
• Experience in short term or brief therapy treatment approaches, including motivation interviewing and harm reduction models. 
• Good communication and organizational skills. 
• Computer skills such as proficiency utilizing email and data entry into an electronic medical records system.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing a plus. 

Essential Duties:

• Provides Clinical services and care management (including but not limited to: initial assessments, therapy/counseling support, etc.) for Marshall Street Landing residents, to include residents of all ages.
• Conducts outreach and engagement to residents identified as needing support to maintain housing. Works from a strength-based, recovery-based perspective and takes cultural considerations into account when appropriate.
• Identifies potential barriers to maintaining housing and engages residents in goal setting and monitoring progress. Actively coordinates care with Jefferson Center, and other community agencies and health providers.
• Maintains appropriate professional standards and provides appropriate follow-up for consumers.
• Professionally collaborates with on-site teams, including Family Tree staff, Property Management staff, and other professionals working in the building.
• Effectively and professionally responds to client/consumer needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions, timely response to phone calls, email and other requests.
• Identifies risk factors including lethality and responds accordingly.
• Responsible for the coordination and/or completion of needed paperwork including but not limited to: treatment plans, releases of information, CCARs and other needed documentation.
• Documents all contacts according to Jefferson Center and Navigation/Housing Program standards while meeting productivity standards as identified by the Program Director.

Other Duties:

• Submit 90% of all SFRs/Progress-to-Date forms within 3 working days.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relations and customer service with consumers, staff, community partners, visitors, and the general public.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize concerns, and effectively manage time independently.
• Effectively respond to client/consumer needs and problems, initiate, and maintain positive recovery-based interactions, timely response to phone calls, pages, email and other requests.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical staff meetings, and clinical consolations as scheduled.
• Participate in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Report high risk/problem cases and utilize a problem-solving approach as well as feedback.

Note:  Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Grade 51 (Unlicensed Master's Level): $57,000 - $64,000 annually*

Salary Grade 52 (LCSW, LPC, LMFT): $70,000 - $77,200 annually*

Additional Salary Information*:

• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*
• Jefferson Center pay is determined by various factors including education level, licensure level, years of relative experience, and internal equity amongst current staff.

Application Deadline: 10/30/2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.