Crisis Professional – Acute Care Unit (I, II)

• Salary Range:
  • Bachelor’s degree: $24.04 - $33.66 
  • Master’s degree unlicensed: $25.97 - $36.36
  • Based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Larimer county, Colorado at our Longview Campus
• Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
• Hours: 12-hour daytime shifts with an every other 8-hour shift on Wednesdays

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.  Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.  

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview:

Responsible for providing clinical support and direct care to clients in acute care and other bed-based settings. This role delivers client care, crisis intervention, and assessment in collaboration with medical and clinical staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. The clinician works with a multidisciplinary team to support treatment goals, clinical and medical services, safety planning, and discharge coordination. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, individual, group, family, and therapeutic interventions within unit programming, as well as supporting the implementation and monitoring of service plans with treatment clinicians. The position requires accurate documentation of interactions, group sessions, and clinical records. Daily work involves advocating for diverse and often marginalized populations, ensuring services are delivered in an inclusive, equitable, and supportive manner.

Essential Duties: 

• Provide behavioral health intervention on the unit to maintain patient and staff safety.
• Assist clients with intake paperwork, orientation to unit/program rules, and activities.
• Complete timely and accurate client documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Resolve client conflicts, de-escalate situations, and respond to emergency codes as needed.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to compose treatment and care plans.
• Develop individualized safety plans with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Support family meetings, visits, and discharge planning coordination.
• Create and maintain a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment for all clients.
• Facilitate therapeutic activity groups on the unit.
• Assist clinical and medical staff with tasks to support overall unit operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, psychology, social work, human services, or a related field 

Level II

• Master's degree in related behavioral health field

Licenses and Certifications:

• Completion of the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Crisis Professional Curriculum through the OwnPath Learning Hub required within 90 days of hire unless already Crisis Professional Certified
• Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) in Colorado preferred
• Substance Use Disorder training program involvement required upon hire
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire required; must maintain a clean driving record. Position involves safely transporting clients to appointments, community activities, and partner agency locations
• CPR and First Aid certifications required at time or hire or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire required

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of demonstrated experience working in a community-based behavioral health setting, providing direct support or services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges preferred
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

There are opportunities within our team-based model to attend company-sponsored training programs, complete certifications (such as CAT or CAS) and to learn from seasoned colleagues daily. SummitStone provides clinical supervision toward licensure at no cost to the employee and reimburses any fees required for licensure.

Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. For more information click HERE.  

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community. 

We need your help to make this vision a reality. 

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are. 

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out 

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know. 

Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org. 

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.