Treatment Services Team Lead-AIIM

Larimer-County-1; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Larimer County seeks a Treatment Services Team Lead to guide clinical services in the AIIM and Wellness Court programs across Fort Collins and Loveland. The role includes evaluating referrals, conducting clinical assessments, appearing in court, and supervising bachelor’s case managers and master’s level practitioners.

You will lead crisis intervention, life skills training, and course facilitation, while coordinating with diverse partners and upholding trauma-informed care within a criminal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field as defined by DORA is required.
• One year experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment, preferably in criminal justice or related area, required.
• Possession of Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) within 1 year of hire required.
• Possession of a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist within 1 year of hire required.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License by date of hire, required.
• Adult First Aid, AED and CPR certifications within 6 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals and conduct program evaluations to determine eligibility.
• Appear at court hearings.
• Manage outpatient program milieu.
• Facilitate/teach courses to clients.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Outreach to connect clients with community resources.
• Request and obtain records from collateral agencies.
• Document client contact and development and implement transition/continuing care.
• Facilitate program staff meetings.
• Supervise staff and attend leadership meetings.

Skills

Mental health evaluations

Substance abuse evaluations

Court presentations

Trauma-informed care

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Diversity & inclusion

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field

Job description

Are you a passionate clinical leader looking to make a meaningful impact in community justice and mental health care? As the Treatment Services Team Lead for AIIM (Alternatives to Incarceration for Individuals with Mental Health Needs) and the 8th Judicial District’s Wellness Court programs, you will play a pivotal role in guiding a dedicated team within Community Justice Alternatives.

In this dynamic role, you will oversee program referrals, conduct clinical evaluations, represent the program in court proceedings, and provide direct clinical case management and therapy for individuals navigating significant mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will also mentor and supervise bachelor’s-level case managers and master’s-level mental health practitioners, leading efforts in crisis intervention, life skills training, course facilitation, and execution of court orders across our Fort Collins and Loveland locations.

Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30pm may work an occasional weekend day (Saturday) if coverage is needed. This position will also have on-call duties.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing referrals and conducting program evaluations to determine eligibility
• Appearances at court hearings
• Managing outpatient program milieu
• Facilitation/teaching of courses to clients
• Crisis intervention
• Outreach on behalf of clients to connect them to community resources
• Requesting and obtaining records from collateral agencies
• Documenting client contact and development and Implementation of transition/continuing care
• Facilitating program staff meetings
• Supervising staff and attending leadership meetings

To view the full job description, https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Treatment_Services_Team_Lead

What we’re looking for:

• Experience conducting mental health evaluations, substance abuse evaluations and presentation to the courts
• Ability to effectively navigate the mental health, substance abuse and criminal justice systems
• Understanding of significant mental health issues and substance use disorders
• Understanding of the methods, practices, and interventions associated with criminogenic risks and needs, mental health issues, and substance use disorders
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse populations of all gender identities with an inclusive approach
• Understanding of trauma-informed intervention and care
• Proven expertise in providing clinical supervision and professional mentorship to Bachelor’s case managers and Master’s-level practitioners

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Master's degree in a license eligible behavioral health field as defined by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• One year experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment, preferably in criminal justice or related area, required.
• Possession of Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) within 1 years of hire required.
• Possession of a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist within 1 years of hire required.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License by date of hire, required.
• Possession of Adult First Aid, AED and CPR certifications within 6 months of hire 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

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

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

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

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.