Behavioral Health Therapist

Overview

Interested in mental health therapy? Looking to gain addiction counseling experience? Whether you are interested in therapy, treatment, behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, or restorative justice, we have a position for you. The mission of Behavioral Treatment Services is to provide accessible, integrated, and inclusive behavioral health services supporting clients throughout the criminal justice system. Behavioral Treatment Services provides a continuum of specialized adult offender substance abuse and other treatment modalities.

Being a part of the BTS team means being at the forefront of Colorado’s behavioral health and criminal justice programs and initiatives. Our goals are to provide a space toward client healing, reduce criminal recidivism, assist clients in working towards personal growth, and collaborate with the system and client to work towards mutually agreeable goals. BTS provides clinical services, court related services, and specialized programs for adults involved in the criminal justice system.

BTS provides services at community corrections sites (including residential treatment programs) and outpatient programs across Colorado.

Location
:
Lakewood, CO

Hours
:
Full Time - M-F

Salary
: $68,005/yr (based on licensure)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous 100% immediately vested employer match
• Paid life insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• A paid wellness hour 1x/week (within 40-hour work week) to promote self-care and wellness-related activities
• BTS is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Career pathing for continued growth and promotion from within
• Ongoing training such as Trauma-Informed Care, First Aid Certification, Cultural Diversity, Professional Boundaries, Criminal Thinking, Motivational Interviewing
• Bi-weekly individual and group licensure supervision (LCSW, LPC, CAC II/III/LAC) provided during work time at no cost to employee
• Flexibility on creating work schedule
• Paid CAC classes and attendance at CAC classes
• Incentives for covering extra shifts or groups

• Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing clinical assessment evaluations, individual and group therapy, education groups, case management and follow up support to clients to help them become more successful in the community and to promote public safety. Complete a variety of required documentation.
• Provide psychotherapy and related activities as part of the clinical team; ensure timely documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with client to develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct mental health and substance use evaluations to assess client’s appropriateness for program, and assess the need for ongoing treatment or referral to other agencies.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions and education groups; support clients in developing pro-social behavior and coping skills.
• Encourage clients to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
• Follow professional ethical standards and agency policies regarding risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
• Review and evaluate clients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Integrate Motivational Interviewing into all aspects of counseling.
• Provide psycho-education classes and other educational presentations on substance abuse and mental illness.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and treatment team activities; participate as a team member.
• Drive personal car to court, jail and/or other sites as required, including in adverse weather.
• Attend required trainings and meetings; apply skills and knowledge.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; good stewardship of company resources.
• Ensure effective communication with families, probation/parole officers, and community agencies regarding treatment and aftercare plans.
• Other tasks or duties as assigned.

• Controls problem situations in a calm and directive manner
• Demonstrates personal and professional growth on an…