Residential Behavioral Health Therapist

Intervention•Greeley, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Treatment Services (BTS) provides accessible, integrated, and inclusive behavioral health services for clients involved in the criminal justice system. Its programs include specialized adult substance abuse treatment and other treatment modalities across community corrections, residential treatment, outpatient, jail-based, and court liaison settings in nine Colorado counties. The organization’s goals include supporting client healing and personal growth, reducing criminal recidivism, and collaborating with clients and system partners on shared goals. The Behavioral Health Therapist provides clinical assessment evaluations, individual and group therapy, education groups, case management, and follow-up support to help clients succeed in the community and promote public safety. The position is based in Greeley, Colorado, and is full-time, Monday through Friday. The stated annual salary is $56,493–$59,980, based on licensure. The application deadline is open until filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) registration as an LPCC, LSW, LMFTC, or NLC.
Ability to use clinical reasoning and judgment with assessment techniques such as mental status assessment, diagnosis, dynamic formulation, and treatment planning.
Experience applying behavioral therapy principles to change unwanted or negative behavior.
Familiarity with psychotherapy approaches for individuals or groups, including psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic/experiential, systemic/family, and other appropriate therapies.
Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to enter data into a variety of computer software.
Ability to drive a personal car to court, jail, and other sites as required, including in adverse weather.
Demonstrated competency in the 12 core counseling functions defined by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.

Nice To Haves

Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II) certification; CAC III is preferred.
LPC or LAC certification.
Licensure in the relevant discipline, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LAC.
Experience working in a substance abuse treatment program with a diverse population.
Experience providing substance abuse treatment to adult offenders.
Familiarity with evidence-based treatment models.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Support and promote BTS’s mission, values, and Code of Conduct, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Maintain confidentiality of client and company information and perform duties in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and contractual obligations.
Conduct mental health and substance use evaluations to assess program appropriateness, ongoing treatment needs, or need for referral.
Conduct individual and group therapy to help clients address dependencies, develop prosocial behavior, and make appropriate behavioral or cognitive changes.
Collaborate with clients to develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans.
Encourage clients to develop and use constructive skills and strategies for addressing their problems.
Follow professional ethical standards and agency policies for risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
Review and evaluate client progress against measurable goals in treatment and care plans.
Integrate Motivational Interviewing into counseling.
Provide psychoeducation classes and other presentations on substance abuse and mental illness.
Complete timely and accurate documentation and reports, including admission notes, assessments, daily charting, weekly clinical staffing notes, and discharge summaries.
Communicate with families, probation and parole officers, and community agencies about treatment, discharge, and aftercare plans.
Attend treatment-team meetings, jail-program staff meetings, clinical staffing, and other required meetings.
Drive a personal car to court, jail, or other sites as required, including in adverse weather.
Attend required trainings and meetings and apply acquired skills and knowledge.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and act as a good steward of company resources.
Contribute effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing, and problem solving.
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.
Control problem situations in a calm and directive manner and demonstrate ongoing personal and professional growth.
Demonstrate competency in the 12 core counseling functions defined by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with a 100% immediately vested employer match.
Paid life insurance.
Vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.
11 paid holidays per year.
One paid wellness hour per week within the 40-hour work week.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Career pathing for continued growth and promotion from within.
Ongoing training, including Trauma-Informed Care, First Aid Certification, Cultural Diversity, Professional Boundaries, Criminal Thinking, and Motivational Interviewing.
Bi-weekly individual and group licensure supervision for LCSW, LPC, and CAC II/III/LAC, provided during work time at no cost to employees.
Flexibility in creating a work schedule.
Paid CAC classes and attendance at CAC classes.
Incentives for covering extra shifts or groups.