Case Manager - Forensics/JBBHS (64384)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is seeking a full-time Case Manager for the Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBHS) at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. You will provide case management and psychosocial support to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges, helping them set recovery-focused goals.

You will join a collaborative team that values mentorship, ongoing learning, and clinical growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field.
• Or a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience.
• Demonstrated interest in the behavioral health field.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Serve as payee for clients who require assistance to manage their finances.
• Help clients meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled.
• Ensure clients' access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients' abilities to function effectively.
• Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate clients in setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services.
• Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services.
• Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure time activities, including opportunities for age-appropriate activities.
• Help clients find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments where appropriate.
• Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and others who come into contact with clients, to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community.
• Identify, work with, and make full utilization of potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations to encourage treatment program engagement.
• Reach out to eligible clients, inform them of, and educate them about available services in the community.

Skills

Bachelors degree

Crisis intervention

Community resources

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

Job description

• Preferred: Bilingual

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Case Manager to join our Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBHS) team at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. In this rewarding role, you will provide case management and therapeutic support to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges, helping them develop goals that support both their recovery journey and justice system requirements. As part of a collaborative, supportive, and strengths-based team, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who value mentorship, ongoing learning, and clinical growth. The ideal candidate is empathetic, nonjudgmental, adaptable, and skilled at building rapport with diverse populations while navigating complex situations with confidence and compassion. If you're passionate about helping others overcome barriers, fostering recovery, and developing your clinical expertise in a unique and impactful setting, we invite you to join a team committed to transforming lives and strengthening our community.

Schedule.

This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is Sunday - Wednesday; 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM.

Salary for this role.

The starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $21.46 - $32.19 per hour

Essential Functions

• Serve as payee for clients who require assistance to manage their finances.
• Help clients in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general health care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing, or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled.
• Ensure clients' access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients' abilities to function effectively.
• Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate clients in setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services.
• Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation, and other community services.
• Help clients develop social skills, interests, and leisure time activities, including opportunities for age-appropriate activities.
• Help clients find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services, or supported work environments where appropriate.
• Offer support, assistance, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, and others who come into contact with clients, to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community.
• Identify, work with, and make full utilization of potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations to encourage treatment program engagement.
• Reach out to eligible clients, inform them of, and educate them about available services in the community.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience.
• Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Basic understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Bilingual

Required Vaccination And TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*
• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.