Community Justice Therapist

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Community Justice Therapist to support residential substance use and mental health programs for clients under community supervision. The role includes individual and group therapy, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates may be hired at Therapist I or II levels based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Therapist must provide individual and group therapy for substance use and mental health needs.
• Experience with client-centered, gender-responsive groups is preferred.
• Familiarity with criminal justice-involved populations and trauma-informed care is expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with treatment team to deliver individual and group therapy in residential and aftercare programs.
• Facilitate gender-responsive groups addressing substance use, mental health, trauma-informed care, and life skills.
• Conduct substance use and mental health evaluations to assess client needs.
• Provide individual and relational therapy as appropriate to support progress.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and record-keeping.

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Substance abuse treatment

Criminal justice clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Master's degree in licensed behavioral health field

Job description

Overview

We know you have worked hard for your licensure and want to work in an environment where you are respected, supported by colleagues, and paid competitively for your time.

Overview

We know you have worked hard for your licensure and want to work in an environment where you are respected, supported by colleagues, and paid competitively for your time.

Do you find value in serving underrepresented sections of our community that are doing courageous work? Are you invested in making our community healthier? Larimer County Community Corrections is looking for a skilled therapist to join our dynamic team of professionals. The Community Justice Therapist will work within our residential and outpatient addictions, mental health, and criminogenic treatment programming with a population that is serving a criminal justice sentence. Our treatment programs consist of men’s and women’s 90-day Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT), 21-day Strategic Individualized Remediation Treatment (STIRT), and Residential Dual Diagnosis Treatment (RDDT). We are seeking a compassionate, flexible, and purpose-driven individual dedicated to supporting a resilient population through their journey and as they navigate the stages of change.

Larimer County Community Corrections is an approved Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) site. As such, substance use disorder treatment clinicians are eligible to apply for CHSC loan repayment incentives. For more information, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-health-service-corps .

To support the operational needs of a 7-day program, this position offers flexible schedule options. Shift assignments may include Monday through Friday (with two evening shifts), Sunday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Saturday during typical business hours. Schedules may occasionally fluctuate to accommodate evolving program needs and mandatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating with the treatment team to provide individual and group therapy sessions for participants in residential substance use and aftercare programs.
• Facilitating a range of client-centered, gender-responsive groups focused on substance abuse, mental health, trauma-informed care, cognitive restructuring, and life skills development.
• Conducting substance abuse and/or mental health evaluations to assess client needs.
• Providing individual and relational therapy when appropriate to support client progress.
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date client documentation and record-keeping.

What We’re Looking For

• Certification as a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS).
• Expertise in research-informed practices for addressing addiction and working with criminal justice-involved clients.
• Ability to thrive in an environment where culture is key to success and collaboration.

Qualifications

Depending on qualifications, this position may be hired as Community Justice Therapist I or II.

Community Justice Therapist I

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in a behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Six (6) months' experience providing substance abuse treatment is required, preferably in criminal justice or a related area.
• Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), required. Master's degree in related field and experience providing substance use treatment services may substitute for CAS.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.
• Possession of Adult First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire, required.

Community Justice Therapist II

• A master's degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• One (1) year of experience providing substance abuse and mental health treatment is required, preferably in criminal justice or related area.
• A certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) is required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire is required.
• Possession of Adult First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire, is required.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Supplemental Information

This posting is to fill vacant positions and to create an eligibility list for future openings. Work within an environment where culture is the key to our success. Working with numerous stakeholders in the criminal justice system. Candidates may be hired as a Community Justice Therapist I or Community Justice Therapist II based on qualifications. In order to qualify for the level II, candidates will need to have a Master's Degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), one year of experience providing substance abuse and mental health treatment, and either Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) certification.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.