Mental Health Counselor
About The Position
TK Health Clinics is seeking a JBBS Case Manager to support the Colorado Division of Behavioral Health – Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) Program. This role plays a critical part in providing screening, assessment, coordination, and continuity of care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions while they are incarcerated. The JBBS program partners with county sheriffs to ensure individuals receive appropriate behavioral health services during incarceration and are connected with community-based care upon release. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, mission-driven professional who is comfortable working in a correctional environment and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- Experience in behavioral health, case management, or social services (correctional experience preferred but not required)
- Familiarity with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
- Ability to work effectively in a correctional setting
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to pass a thorough background check
Responsibilities
- Organize and manage referrals for newly admitted inmates
- Interview referred inmates to determine JBBS eligibility and interest
- Administer and score screening and assessment tools, including: LSI ASUS-R HELPS PCL-C
- Identify client risks and needs and make appropriate referrals to Mental Health (MH) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clinicians
- Coordinate referrals and scheduling for psychiatric medication evaluations and reviews
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups such as Life Skills, MRT, or other recommended programming
- Coordinate with clinical staff, jail staff, and community partners to schedule telehealth appointments
- Respond to inmate requests and kites in a timely and professional manner
- Provide inmates with self-help and therapeutic materials
- Coordinate referrals with outside community agencies for: Housing Outpatient mental health services Substance abuse treatment
- Prepare treatment evaluation reports, treatment plans, progress letters, and verbal updates for legal entities as requested (Courts, Probation/Parole, Attorneys, Social Services, Competency Programs, etc.)
- Collect and enter clinical and program data into internal databases and the state-required JBBS tracking system (CiviCore)
- Track screened, admitted, and discharged clients
- Complete post-release follow-ups as required by the JBBS program
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
- Maintain accurate records and case documentation
- Respond to phone calls and emails and utilize standard office equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
