Therapist - Jail Behavioral Health Services; JBBHS

Therapist - Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBHS) (58577)

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$58,480.92/yr – $/yr

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated Forensics Therapist or Psychologist to join our Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBHS) team at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. In this full-time role, you’ll provide screening, assessment, and treatment for individuals in custody with substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorders—helping improve outcomes and reduce recidivism. We welcome candidates with a Master’s degree and a Candidate Permit (SWC/LSW, LPCC, or MFT‑C), licensed therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), or psychologists (licensed or unlicensed).

The ideal candidate is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and skilled in communication and problem‑solving with nontraditional clientele. Join us in making a meaningful impact on recovery and justice system success!

Fully onsite at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on years of experience or licensure and company equity.

• Unlicensed Therapist: $58,489.60 – $80,017.60 per year.
• Licensed Therapist: $66,512.16 – $91,016.64 per year.
• Unlicensed Psychologist: $70,010 – $83,473.46 per year.
• Licensed Psychologist: $99,493.68 – $ per year.

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).

• Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns by providing clinical services, case management, and education. In collaboration with the client, create and carry out a consistent plan of treatment, from intake and assessment to closure.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, individual, family, and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans; update at required intervals.
• Consult with internal and external professionals and collaterals to ensure access to needed services and proactive coordination of care.
• Provide clinical case‑management services as needed. Provide crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive clinical services designed to decrease symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Assist clients in evaluating strengths and symptoms, and set their own goals.
• Guide and instruct clients in coping skills.
• Offer consultation to community partners and providers.
• Ensure that billing information is up‑to‑date for assigned clients. Seek insurance authorization for services as required.
• Write reports and other correspondence, as necessary, and with appropriate releases.
• Complete all requests to provide the necessary information and undertake required activities to ensure timely and ongoing credentialing with third‑party payers.
• Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

• Unlicensed Therapist or Psychologist:
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in professional counseling from a program that’s accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), or CSWE.
  • Must obtain a mental health Candidate Permit (e.g., LPCC, PSYC, MFTC, SWC/LSW) within 30 days of hire and actively pursue an independent clinical license (LPC, LP, LMFT, or…