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Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund, LEAF, is expanding its Mental Wellness & Addiction Recovery Program to include more addiction and youth-related services. We are looking for clinicians to support LEAF’s provision of community-based mental health and addiction/ substance abuse treatment in the Greater Lyons, Colorado area.

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)
Or
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Provisional (LCSWP)

Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund (LEAF)
Lyons, CO 80540
In-person position
Two part-time positions (20-30 hours) or potentially one full-time position available
$25 per hour

Required Qualifications
● Master’s program graduate, working on supervision hours towards LPC or LCSW licensure
● Holds an LPCC or LCSWP with DORA
● Holds CAT or CAS credential, or is willing to explore obtaining

Expectations
● Interested in leading group work and practicing individual counseling, with some focus in addictions counseling and youth program modalities
● Desire to co-create new programming, with focus on youth and addiction/substance abuse services
● Ability to work independently and in collaboration with supervisory team and program staff
● Ability to assess, diagnose, do client intake, and maintain records appropriately
● Open minded, non-judgmental, self-motivated, compassionate, and flexible
● Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in a mountain community setting
● Ability to manage crisis situations clinically when necessary
● Understanding of rural/mountain culture or interest in learning, with a desire to work in a small mountain community

Benefits
Flexible schedule
We provide no-cost supervision for Colorado LPC, LCSW, and LAC licensures
Billing and documentation incorporated, client base, office space, and office support
As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, LEAF employees may qualify for student loan forgiveness
Phone stipend
Paid time off
We’re located in the beautiful foothills of Boulder County, Colorado

Job Description
We are looking for a part-time, integrative mental health clinician who is interested in trauma-based and addiction-related modalities and seeking to work with clients in a mountain-based community. This therapist will lead groups, administer individual counseling, co-create and implement new programming around youth and substance abuse/addiction recovery, and participate in some community-based events.

About LEAF:
LEAF offers a human services safety net in the Greater Lyons area. Our five wrap-around programs include Lyons Community Food Pantry, Lyons Meals on Wheels, Basic Needs & Resource Matching, Mental Wellness & Addiction Recovery, and Lyons Volunteers. As a small local agency, LEAF is creative, collaborative, and nimble in our work environment and service delivery. We’re growing, and this is an exciting time to join our team. Visit leaflyons.org to learn more about what we do.

About LEAF’s Mental Wellness & Addiction Recovery program:
LEAF launched community-based mental health services in Lyons in the Fall of 2019. We work from a trauma-informed approach to provide behavioral and addiction/substance abuse services in the community. We provide LPC Candidate, LCSW Provisional, and LAC (Licensed Addictions Counselor) supervision.
How to apply:
● Email work@leaflyons.org.
● Attach a CV and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position. ● No phone calls, please.