Forensic Behavioral Health Therapist

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 Colorados 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 40hour work week) to promote selfcare and wellnessrelated 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 TraumaInformed Care First Aid Certification Cultural Diversity Professional Boundaries Criminal Thinking Motivational Interviewing
• Biweekly 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 followup support to clients who have been referred by the court and probation due to the clients involvement with and/or risk of continued use of /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 traumainformed clinical care.

Location:Boulder CO
Hours:Full Time
(Flexible schedules available:evenings weekends parttime fulltime 58s 410s 312s)
Salary:$56493 $59980/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 ongoing 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 psychoeducation 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 Masters level clinical interns.
• Maintain required documentation in all areas including but not limited to: counselors 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 Facilitys 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:

• Masters 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 evidencebased treatment models;
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

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Application Deadline:Open until filled