Juvenile Behavioral Health Counselor II

State of Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangements for eligible.

Medical and dental health plans

PERA retirement benefits

Job summary

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Division of Youth Services seeks a clinician to provide mental health and crisis management services to committed youth in a secure state facility. You will use evidence-based curricula and work within a multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and coordinate services.

Responsibilities include individual, family, and group psychotherapy, assessment, case management, and transition planning with youth and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker or related clinical license required.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health/crisis management for a caseload of DYS youth.
• Deliver evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy.
• Collaborate with MDT and coordinate transition plans for youth.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Case management

Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

CBT techniques

Education

LSW

LCSW

LPCC

LMFTC

AC-C

Tools

Colorado Juvenile Risk Assessment

TRAILS system

Job description

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Division of Youth Services seeks a clinician to provide mental health and crisis management services to committed youth in a secure state facility. You will use evidence-based curricula and work within a multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and coordinate services.

Responsibilities include individual, family, and group psychotherapy, assessment, case management, and transition planning with youth and families.