Pre-Sentence Reentry & Recovery Coordinator

Aurora-Mental-Health-

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 67,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual differential pay

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) seeks a compassionate PreSentence ReEntry Coordinator to join our Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services team at Arapahoe County Jail. You will screen, plan, and support inmates with mental health and substance use needs, coordinating with jail and community providers to build recovery and reintegration plans.

The role is fully onsite with a Sunday–Wednesday schedule, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or CAC II.
Master's degree and/or CAC III or LAC preferred; license eligible at Masters level or licensed as LAC.
Strong interest in mental health and ability to assess crisis situations.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to work with diverse behavioral health presentations.
Effective organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform behavioral health and substance use screening.
Perform brief mental health and substance use interventions.
Assist inmates with transitional resources.
Facilitate referrals to behavioral health providers at discharge from jail.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Serve as liaison between jail, mental health center, and community providers.
Enter data into JBBS database.
Provide case management as needed; instruct clients in daily living skills.
Conduct individual and group therapy.
Accurately document interactions in EMR promptly.
Attend criminal justice, medical, and other appointments with clients as needed.
Coordinate care with the care team.