Behavioral Health Therapist I

Intervention•Golden, CO

About The Position

Behavioral Treatment Services (BTS) provides accessible, integrated, and inclusive behavioral health services to clients throughout the criminal justice system. BTS offers specialized substance abuse treatment and other services for adults involved in the criminal justice system, including clinical, court-related, and specialized programs at community corrections sites, residential treatment programs, and outpatient programs across Colorado. Its goals include supporting client healing and personal growth, reducing criminal recidivism, and collaborating with clients and system partners on mutually agreeable 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 Golden, Colorado, is full-time Monday through Friday, and pays $57,845 per year based on licensure. The therapist may drive a personal car to courts, jails, and other sites, including in adverse weather.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
Must be a Colorado-registered (DORA) LPCC, LSW, LMFTC, or NLC.
Ability to use clinical reasoning and judgment when applying 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 individual and group psychotherapy approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic/experiential, and systemic/family methods, as well as 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 control problem situations in a calm and directive manner.
Demonstrated ongoing personal and professional growth.
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 preferred.
LPC or LAC certification.
Licensed clinician in the respective discipline: 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; treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Maintain confidentiality of client and company information and follow company policies, applicable laws, and contractual obligations.
Conduct mental health and substance use evaluations to assess program suitability and the need for ongoing treatment or referrals.
Conduct individual and group therapy to help clients overcome dependencies and develop pro-social behaviors or other appropriate behavioral and 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 problems.
Follow professional ethical standards and agency procedures for risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
Review and evaluate client progress against measurable treatment and care plan goals.
Integrate Motivational Interviewing into counseling.
Provide psychoeducation classes and educational presentations on substance abuse and mental illness.
Complete timely, 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 and trainings; apply acquired skills and knowledge.
Drive a personal car to court, jail, or other sites as required, including in adverse weather.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and act as a good steward of company resources.
Participate effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing, and problem solving.
Complete other tasks or duties as assigned.

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.
A paid wellness hour once per week within the 40-hour work week.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-qualified employer.
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 (LCSW, LPC, CAC II/III/LAC) during work time at no cost to the employee.
Flexibility in creating a work schedule.
Paid CAC classes and attendance at CAC classes.
Incentives for covering extra shifts or groups.