Behavioral Health Therapist I

Intervention•Lakewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Treatment Services (BTS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to join their team. BTS provides accessible, integrated, and inclusive behavioral health services to clients within the criminal justice system, offering a continuum of specialized adult offender substance abuse and other treatment modalities. The role involves providing clinical services, court-related services, and specialized programs for adults involved in the criminal justice system at community corrections sites and outpatient programs across Colorado. The mission is to support client healing, reduce criminal recidivism, assist clients in personal growth, and collaborate to achieve mutually agreeable goals. This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, with a salary of $68,005/yr (based on licensure). The therapist will be responsible for clinical assessment evaluations, individual and group therapy, education groups, case management, and follow-up support to promote client success in the community and public safety. This includes completing required documentation, collaborating with external stakeholders, and attending trainings and meetings. The role emphasizes adherence to BTS's mission, values, and Code of Conduct, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
Certification as a Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II), CAC III preferred
Must be a Colorado registered (DORA) LPCC, LSW, LMFTC or NLC
Demonstrated ability to effectively use clinical reasoning techniques and clinical judgment when applying a range of appropriate assessment techniques, such as mental status assessment, diagnosis, dynamic formulation, and potential treatment planning.
Experience with applying the characteristics and foundations of behavioral therapy, which focuses on changing patients` unwanted or negative behavior.
Familiarity with types of psychotherapy for individuals or groups according to psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic/experiential, systemic/family methods and other appropriate psychological therapies.
Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to enter data into variety of computer software

Nice To Haves

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 evidence-based treatment models
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health and substance use evaluations to assess client’s appropriateness for program, assessing the need for on-going treatment or referral to other agencies.
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to assist clients in overcoming dependencies, developing pro-social behavior or making other appropriate behavior or cognitive changes.
Collaborate with client to develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans
Encourage clients to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
Follows professional ethical standards and agency policies and procedures regarding risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Integrate Motivational Interviewing into all aspects of counseling.
Provide psycho-education classes and other educational presentations on substance abuse, mental illness.
Complete timely and accurate documentation and reports in all areas including, but not limited to: counselor’s admit notes, assessments, daily charting, weekly clinical staffing notes, and discharge summaries.
Communicate with families, probation/parole officers, and community agencies regarding treatment, discharge and aftercare plans.
Attend treatment team, jail program staff meetings, clinical staffing and other required meetings.
Drive personal car to court, jail and/or other sites as required, including in adverse weather
Attend required trainings and meetings, apply skills and knowledge.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Good steward of Company human, financial and capital resources.
Participate effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
Any other tasks or duties as assigned.

Benefits

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 40-hour work week) to promote self-care and wellness-related activities
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Career pathing for continued growth and promotion from within
Ongoing training such as Trauma-Informed Care, First Aid Certification, Cultural Diversity, Professional Boundaries, Criminal Thinking, Motivational Interviewing
Bi-weekly 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