Pre-Sentence Re-Entry Coordinator - Forensics Services

Alameda: 10782 East Alameda Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012 - Aurora, CO 80012

Salary Range: $21.03 - $31.56 Hourly

Position Type:
Full Time: FTE 1

Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Pre-Sentence Re-Entry Coordinator to join our dedicated team, providing outpatient therapy to individuals involved with the criminal justice system. Based at the Arapahoe County Jail, the coordinator will work closely with inmates who screen positive for substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, with a focus on high jail utilizers.

This role is crucial in helping inmates set recovery goals that align with their justice system requirements, thereby increasing their chances of successful reentry. As part of our supportive Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBHS) team, you will leverage your strengths and collaborate to enhance the well-being of this nontraditional clientele. Ideal candidates are assertive, empathetic, nonjudgmental, and possess excellent communication and time management skills.

This position is fully Onsite/In-person at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. The available schedules are:

• Sunday - Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
• Wednesday - Saturday 8:00 - 6:30 pm

The starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $21.03 - $31.56 per hour

Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE).

• Perform behavioral health and substance use screening.
• Perform brief mental health and substance use interventions.
• Assist Inmates with transitional resources.
• Facilitate referrals to behavioral health providers at discharge from jail.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Serve as liaison between jail, mental health center, and community providers.
• Enter data into JBBS database.
• Provide case management as needed; instruct clients in daily living skills.
• Conduct individual and group therapy.
• Accurately document interactions in EMR promptly.
• Attend criminal justice, medical, and other appointments with clients as needed.
• Staff members will monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or CAC II.
• Preferred:
  Master's Degree and/or CAC III or LAC
• License eligible at Masters level in a Mental Health discipline and/or licensed as a LAC
• Strong interest in working in Mental Health arena
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Basic understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred:
  Bilingual

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment,
all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

• Health insurance:
  Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

* Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Mission:
Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision:
To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values:
Passionate caring;
Rising to the challenge;
Honoring and respecting all persons;
Believing in resilience;
Putting clients and community first;
Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair…