Behavioral Health Therapist - First Step & Access
Company: SummitStone Health Partners
Location: Loveland
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Behavioral Health Therapist-First Step & Access Salary Range:
Master's Level: $58,011 - $69,618 annually based on relevant years
of experience Master's Licensed: $66,040 - $79,217 annually based
on relevant years of experience Location: Loveland & Fort Collins,
Colorado Status: Full Time, Salaried, 40 hours per week Hours:
On-site, Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 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: The Behavioral Health Therapist provides same day and
scheduled point-of-entry services, including screenings,
assessments, treatment planning, brief therapy, referral, crisis
intervention, and case management, to all ages seeking mental
health and/or substance use disorder treatment. This position works
closely with other internal and external providers to ensure
appropriate placement in services and continuity of care. Position
requires flexibility, independence, and strong communication,
organizational, and problem-solving skills. Essential Duties: •
Direct client care includes brief therapy, care coordination,
behavioral health screenings and assessments, case management, and
related clinical services. • Collaborate with other staff in a
treatment team model by planning, developing, implementing, and
evaluating clinical services. • Serve as a clinical resource person
to building site(s), clinical staff, case managers, medical
providers, and collaterals. • Provide ongoing care coordination
within SummitStone, community agencies and resources. • Provide
crisis intervention to include crisis assessment and de-escalation.
• Train in and use evidence-based treatment models for a range of
mental health and substance use disorders, including
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Single Session Therapy,
Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and
trauma-focused therapies. • Concurrent clinical documentation in
electronic medical record system • Support and foster team values
with peers and clinic staff, to provide support and remove
barriers. • Learn and follow professional policies and procedures.
• Maintain superior customer service for internal and external
customers by providing information and answering questions/requests
in timely manner. • May participate on committees (both internal
and external), in meetings, and work on projects as assigned. •
Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: •
Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related
field from an accredited college or university • Licensure (LPC,
LCSW, LMFT, LAC) • Experience and/or coursework in working with a
range of client ages and presentations. • Proficiency in using
computers and telehealth systems. • Addictions Counselor
training/certification or willingness to pursue. • At least one
year of experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance
use disorders. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with
Trauma-Informed Care • Bilingual/Bicultural 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. 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 Reach
Out SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities 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.
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