Justice Services Therapist

Clinica Family Health & Wellness • Boulder, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Justice Services Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions for individuals referred from justice organizations to Clinica Family Health & Wellness. This role involves developing and executing consistent treatment plans from intake to closure, coordinating treatment with legal entities like probation officers, and participating in staffings with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated care. The therapist will engage clients and families in the treatment process, provide case management services, assist clients with public assistance applications, and facilitate referrals. They will also participate in internal consultations and supervision, maintain knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices and current co-occurring disorder treatment recommendations, and collaborate with various professionals and organizations to best serve clients. Additionally, the therapist will participate in multidisciplinary groups to improve clinical practices and develop programs. A specialized caseload of clients on probation and/or parole requiring therapeutic treatment is expected, including developing transition plans for clients moving from jail/prison back into the community. The role also involves providing mental health and co-occurring disorder consultation to the court system and collaborating with probation, public defenders, district attorneys, law enforcement, and other treatment providers. Attendance at community partner staffings and criminal justice settings, along with specialized justice services training, is required. The therapist will utilize best practice standards for mental health and co-occurring disorder services, including motivational interviewing and stages of change theory, and coordinate medication-assisted treatment with medical providers.

Requirements

• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related degree
• Ability to meet direct service expectations and to complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Must be competent in working with people of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Some positions may be required to have current CO Driver’s License, and a safe driving record.
• Ability to travel within Boulder and Broomfield counties to deliver services in the community.
• Therapist I: Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field and an internship and prior experience in a clinical setting
• Must be license eligible and actively working toward licensure of Licensed PhD or PsyD, Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Therapist II: Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field plus and 2 to 5 years prior experience in a clinical setting OR: Related PhD or PsyD, plus 1 to 3-years prior experience in a clinical setting
• Licensed PhD or PsyD, Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist (LMFT) required

Nice To Haves

• CAS or LAC preferred
• Training in CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, preferred
• Experience working with the legal system and incarcerated individuals preferred
• Bicultural/Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out a consistent plan of treatment, from intake and assessment to closure.
• Coordinate treatment with legal entities including probation officers.
• Participate in staffings with internal and external partners to coordinate care.
• Engage client and family in the treatment process and goal-setting.
• Provide a variety of case management services, assisting clients to apply for various types of public assistance and providing supporting documentation.
• Attend multi-agency clinical case consultations, and facilitate referrals to other organizations.
• Participate in internal consultation and supervision with team members and other professionals in the organization.
• Maintain working knowledge of Evidence Based Practices, current Co-Occurring Disorder treatment recommendations and trends in community mental health, including health care reform.
• Collaborate with client, other treatment team members, DHHS, doctors, hospitals, medical clinics, housing programs, etc. to provide the best service to the clients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary focus groups, committees, and task forces charged with researching and improving clinical practices and developing or updating programs and business processes.
• Promote, support and demonstrate MHP’s mission, vision and values through both behavior and job performance and adheres to policies, procedures, Compliance Plan and Standards of Conduct on a day to day basis.
• Develop plans of transition for clients to successfully transition back into community from jail/prison while achieving mental wellness.
• Provide mental health and co-occurring disorder consultation to assist with integration of mental health and substance use services within the court system.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners such as: Probation, Public Defender, District Attorney, law enforcement, monitoring agencies, and other treatment providers to assist clients in their recovery process and to ensure the continuity and quality of care.
• Attend regular staffings with community partners, including as needed meetings in criminal justice settings such as court or jail and meet expectations for specialized justice services training required by the state.
• Provide mental health and co-occurring disorder clinical services, using best practice standards.
• Coordinate Medication Assisted Treatment with medical providers as needed for clients to support recovery goals.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HAS
• Life and disability
• Accident/hospital plans
• Retirement with employer contributions
• PTO and flexible schedules
• Dedication to Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and integrated healthcare
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success
• Very generous paid time-off policy (paid holidays, paid vacation and paid personal days-off)
• Percentage match-up retirement contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level