Hybrid Forensic & Jail-Based Therapist

University of Denver; Wheat Ridge (CO); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Center seeks a Forensic Clinician/Jail Based Behavioral Services Clinician to provide assessments, therapy, and case management for individuals in forensic settings. This hybrid role supports NGRI transitions and coordinates with JBBS, FCBS, and the DA to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires a Master’s in a related field and preferred licensure; bilingual skills are a plus. Expect collaboration with court-related requirements and ongoing program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field with 1–2 years of related experience or training.
• Licensure preferred as LCSW, LMFT or LPC.
• Candidate status (SWC, LSW, MFTC, LPCC) required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to assigned consumers with ongoing risk assessment and release compliance.
• Prepares timely quarterly reports to FCBS and the DA.
• Facilitates coordination between FCBS, legal system and Jefferson Center.
• Incorporates court conditions into Jefferson Center treatment planning.
• Delivers intake/assessment and individual/group therapy for adults with co-occurring disorders.
• Provides jail-based services with some remote and community office time; coordinates post-release transfer of care.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a related field

License (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) preferred

Candidate Status (SWC, LSW, MFTC, LPCC) required

Job description

Jefferson Center seeks a Forensic Clinician/Jail Based Behavioral Services Clinician to provide assessments, therapy, and case management for individuals in forensic settings. This hybrid role supports NGRI transitions and coordinates with JBBS, FCBS, and the DA to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires a Master’s in a related field and preferred licensure; bilingual skills are a plus. Expect collaboration with court-related requirements and ongoing program evaluation.