Mental Health Practitioner

Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment related to mental health needs clients under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. As a member of the multidisciplinary counseling clinic team provide input for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and delivery of mental health services.

• Provide mental health assessment, ensuring proper placement and identifying issues that complicate recovery under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.

• Provides individual therapy and guidance in order to identify and address mental health issues that complicate recovery while supporting and encouraging individual mental health resource utilization under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.

• Facilitate group counseling services for selected patients to ensure mental health issues that complicate recovery are addressed with the benefit of peer support and feedback.

• Promote and maintain a cooperative relationship with other Hazelden continuum care programs, i.e., outpatient chemical dependency, family program, Renewal Center.

• Facilitate crisis intervention to ensure safety and well-being of patients under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.

• Participate in ongoing education in order to produce the highest quality of service and expertise needed for the organization and as required by statute (36 hrs every two years) or by relevant license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Knowledge of 12 step chemical treatment approaches and expertise in stages of recovery
• Minimum 2 years freedom from chemical dependency (CA Title 22, CA residential site only)
• Licensure of their specialty (MFT, psychology, or social work) in process
• Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days (fully remote work employees exempt).
  • Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfactorily pass state required background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is - at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being "a best place to work" is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.