Behavioral Health Clinician
About The Position
The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician for its Community Assessment Program (CAP). CAP is a clinical prevention program that offers free biopsychosocial assessments to youth and families referred by community partners. The goal is to identify root causes of behavior, build sustainable community and family connections, and connect families to effective community-based services. As a Behavioral Health Clinician, you will conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, administer mental health, substance use, and trauma screenings, and provide psychoeducation about resources and recommendations. You will prepare summary reports for referring professionals and assist in coordinating care for youth involved in the juvenile justice and/or human service systems. The role involves acting as a neutral entity, providing information on community agencies, and representing the JAC at various community events, which may occur outside regular business hours. The team emphasizes self-care, reliability, open communication, and mutual support, valuing Belonging, Excellence, Collaboration, and Service.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree required.
- Licensure candidacy status must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
- Must be able to obtain full licensure (LCSW, LPC) within 3 years of hire and register with required agencies to bill insurance.
- If completed with the licensure process, must follow DORA’s guidelines for renewal and continuing professional education.
- Must pass a Background check (Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Registry of Child Protection (Trails)).
- Excellent interpersonal skills; including above average oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of and experience in the mental health and substance use treatment systems preferred.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices.
- Knowledge on the developmental phases of child and youth preferred.
- Ability to walk alongside families, solve problems collaboratively and build on strengths within communities as well as identify systemic barriers.
- Bilingual candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English and have demonstrated ability to translate written documents from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
Responsibilities
- Complete bio psychosocial assessments to identify areas of strength or needs within the family.
- Provide psychoeducation about resources and recommendations.
- Administer mental health, substance use, and trauma screenings to inform recommendations for supportive services or resources.
- Prepare a report summary of gathered information, screening tool results, and recommendations for the referring professional.
- Assist in coordination of care for youth involved in the juvenile justice and/or human service systems, as well as community/prevention interventions and school systems.
- Provide professionals and families with information regarding behavioral health issues and resources available in their community.
- Be available for consult and navigation for families and professionals.
- Work in collaboration with professionals to develop strategies and meet the needs of students and families in their environment.
- Represent the JAC at resource fairs, parent coffees, parent/teacher conferences, community meetings, fundraisers, family meetings, and other identified community events.
- Build and maintain partnerships with service providers and referring partners.
Benefits
- Free Individual and Group Supervision provided by professionals within the agency
- Non-Profit Status qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Employer Paid Employee-Only Medical, Dental, LTD and Life Insurance
- Dependent medical and dental coverage and Vision offered at employee expense
- Paid Vacation- Minimum 9 hours per month, increased accruals depending on years of service
- Paid Sick hours- 8 hours accrued per month
- Paid Holidays (13 paid holidays every calendar year)
- Yearly Training Stipend
- Yearly Team Building Events
- Simple IRA with up to 3% Employer Match
- Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan (PSLF)- The JAC is a Non-Profit Organization
- Bilingual staff receive an annual stipend of $650
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
