Forensic Behavioral Health Therapist

Intervention; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization in Boulder is seeking a Clinical Therapist to provide evaluations and counseling for clients involved in the criminal justice system. The role requires a Master's degree and offers various benefits including comprehensive insurance, 401(k), and opportunities for growth. This position emphasizes trauma-informed care and community collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid life insurance

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off

Paid wellness hour

Career pathing for growth

Ongoing training opportunities

Flexibility on scheduling

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• Certified Addictions Counselor II or III preferred.
• Experience providing clinical services required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drug/alcohol evaluations and individual counseling sessions.
• Collaborate with clients on individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psycho-education classes on substance abuse.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Cultural Diversity

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Job description

Interested in mental health therapy? Looking to gain addiction counseling experience?

Whether you are interested in therapy, treatment, behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, or restorative justice, we have a position for you!

The mission of Behavioral Treatment Services is toprovideaccessible, integrated, and inclusive behavioral health services supporting clients throughout the criminal justice system. Behavioral Treatment Services provides a continuum of specialized adult offender substance abuse and other treatment modalities. Being a part of the BTS team means being a part of the forefront of Colorado’s behavioral health and criminal justice programs and initiatives. Our goals are to provide a space toward client healing, reduce criminal recidivism, assist clients in working towards personal growth, and collaborate with the system and client to work towards mutually agreeable goals.

BTS provides clinical services, court related services, and specialized programs for adults involved in the criminal justice system. BTS provides services at community corrections sites (including residential treatment programs), outpatient locations, jail based, and court liaison programs in 9 counties across Colorado.

In addition to this rewarding, meaningful, and exciting work, we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous 100% immediately vested employer match
• Paid life insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• A paid wellness hour 1x/week (within 40-hour work week) to promote self-care and wellness-related activities
• BTS is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Career pathing for continued growth and promotion from within
• Ongoing training such as Trauma-Informed Care, First Aid Certification, Cultural Diversity, Professional Boundaries, Criminal Thinking, Motivational Interviewing
• Bi-weekly individual and group licensure supervision (LCSW, LPC, CAC II/III/LAC)provided during work time at no cost to employee
• Flexibility on creating work schedule
• Paid CAC classes and attendance at CAC classes
• Incentives for covering extra shifts or groups

Clinical Therapistis responsible for providing evaluations, individual and group interventions, education groups, and follow-up support to clients who have been referred by the court and probation due to the client’s involvement with and/or risk of continued use of drugs/alcohol, based on assessments. The caseload will include DUI offenders.

The Therapist will collaborate with client to develop, implement, and revise individualized service plan, maintain required documentation, and collaborate with treatment team to provide trauma-informed clinical care.

Location:Boulder, CO
Hours:Full Time
(Flexible schedules available:evenings, weekends, part-time, full-time, 5-8's, 4-10's, 3-12's)
Salary:$56,493- $59,980/yr (based on licensure)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treat all clients with dignity and respect;
• Conduct drug/alcohol evaluations; interview clients for admission; assess the need for on-going treatment or referral to other agencies;
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions;
• Collaborate with Client to develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans;
• Integrate Motivational Enhancement Therapy into all aspects of counseling;
• Provide psycho-education classes and other educational presentations on substance abuse and mental illness;
• Communicate with families, probation/parole officers, and community agencies regarding treatment, discharge and aftercare plans;
• Provide supervision for Licensure for other clinicians and for Master's level clinical interns.
• Maintain required documentation in all areas including, but not limited to: counselor’s admit notes, assessments, daily charting, weekly clinical staffing notes, and discharge summaries according to company and professionally accepted standards;
• Attend treatment team and jail program staff meetings and clinical staffing;
• Attend training sessions for the purpose of upgrading skills and obtaining or maintaining counselor certification;
• Collaborate with peer mentors;
• Observe confidentiality requirements;
• Functions in accordance with the professions Code of Ethics and Facility’s policies and procedures;
• Requires working evening/weekendhours as required.

Work Traits:

• Controls problem situations in a calm and directive manner;
• Demonstrates personal & professional growth on an ongoing basis;
• Demonstrates competency in accordance with the 12 core counseling functions defined by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field;
• Certification as a Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II),CAC III preferred;
• Active registration in DORA;
• Experience providing clinical services;
• Ability to enter data into variety of computer software

Preferred Qualifications:

• LPC or LAC Certification;
• Licensed clinician in respective discipline: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC;
• Experience working in a substance abuse treatment program with a diverse population;
• Experience providing substance abuse treatment to adult offenders;
• Familiar with evidence-based treatment models;
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Application Deadline:Open until filled

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Learn more about us by going to https://www.btxs.org/

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