Forensic Therapist

AllHealth Network•Littleton, CO

16h•$64,000 - $80,000

About The Position

AllHealth Network is seeking a qualified licensed Forensic Therapist to join its FACT team. The role provides individual therapy in person and/or via telehealth to improve clients’ mental health outcomes and daily functioning, reduce recidivism by addressing criminogenic risks and needs, divert individuals needing treatment away from the criminal justice system, mitigate the risk of recurring arrest, incarceration, and hospitalization, and increase public safety. The therapist serves clients who may have serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), current or prior arrests and incarcerations, or high-risk behaviors. The position uses evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies and measurement-based care, completes assessments, develops and supports client goals, coordinates care and referrals, and documents services to meet regulatory and contractual requirements. The therapist works within a team-based model, collaborates with case managers and internal and external partners, may provide supervision and leverage sanctions and incentives imposed by criminal justice agencies when appropriate, and attends specialty court interdisciplinary meetings to share progress updates and coordinate treatment.

Requirements

At least a master’s degree from an accredited graduate institution.
Clinical licensure: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
At least 2 years of post-graduate experience in a clinical setting in behavioral health, substance abuse, and/or criminal justice.
Experience with community safety awareness, de-escalation techniques, and crisis management.
Ability to build rapport quickly and manage high-pressure situations.
Adaptability and flexibility when circumstances or priorities change or unforeseen challenges arise.
Clear communication and cultural responsivity.
Excellent time management.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain composure and practice self-care while working in emotionally demanding situations.
AllHealth Network does not employ former or current clients or family members of clients receiving treatment at its facilities.

Responsibilities

Provide individual therapy in person and/or via telehealth.
Address criminogenic risks and needs in treatment plans, including through evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapies shown to reduce recidivism.
Provide therapeutic interventions and documentation that meet regulatory standards and contractual requirements.
Serve clients who may have SPMI diagnoses, current or prior arrests and incarcerations, and high-risk behaviors.
Leverage sanctions and incentives imposed by criminal justice agencies and provide supervision when appropriate.
Participate in and contribute to a team-based model to integrate services and coordinate care; perform some case management duties or work with a case manager as needed.
Complete assessments to collect in-depth information about clients’ situations and functioning and identify individual needs.
Provide interventions using measurement-based care.
Assist clients in identifying goals and coordinate services and providers to meet those goals.
Use professional judgment and critical thinking to help clients overcome barriers to achieving goals.
Provide clinical and coaching services consistent with clients’ readiness to change and engagement.
Refer clients to community-based organizations and resources consistent with identified needs and the plan of care.
Create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
Attend specialty court interdisciplinary meetings to provide progress updates, gather information relevant to treatment direction, and coordinate care.

Benefits

Opportunity to participate in the Colorado Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of up to 50% of the first 6% contributed.
Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus; sign-on bonuses are not offered to current internal employees.
Paid time off and paid holidays off.
Additional benefits.