Are you 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 a part of 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), outpatient locations, jail based, and court liaison programs in 9 counties across Colorado.

In addition to this rewarding, meaningful, and exciting work, we offer:

• 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
• $2,000 service award within the first year
• 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

Salary Range: $55,016 - $56,680/yr (based on licensure) 

Hours: Full-time and Part-time positions available
(Flexible schedules available: evenings, weekends, part-time, full-time, 5-8's, 4-10's, 3-12's)

Summary:

The Clinical Therapist will provide substance abuse treatment on a residential and outpatient basis for clients involved with the STIRT program, a 3 week program of intensive residential treatment within a community corrections facility with transition to outpatient services. Clinicians will be responsible for individual and group counseling sessions for clients in a community corrections facility located in Jefferson County. The therapist will collaborate with client to develop, implement, and revise individualized service plan, maintain required documentation, and collaborate with treatment team to provide trauma-informed clinical care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interview clients for admission; assess the need for on-going treatment or referral to other agencies;
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as assigned and needed;
• Provide crisis intervention as needed;
• Collaborate with Client to develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment/service plans to support successful completion of goals;
• Provide psycho-education classes and other educational presentations on substance abuse;
• Provide case management services as needed;
• Communicate with families, probation/parole officers, and community agencies regarding treatment, discharge and aftercare plans;
• Maintain all required clinical documentation, ensuring client confidentiality, in accordance with agency standards;
• Attend treatment team meetings, community correctional program staff meetings, and clinical staff meetings;
• Attend training sessions for the purpose of upgrading skills and obtaining or maintaining clinician/counselor certification and licensure;
• Work on holidays and weekends, as determined by Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Manager
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Treatment Team, Clinical Manager, or Clinical Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field;
• Certification as a Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II), CAC III preferred;
• Active registration in DORA;
• Experience providing clinical services;
• Ability to enter data into variety of computer software

Preferred Qualifications:

• LPC or LAC Certification;
• Licensed clinician in respective discipline: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC;
• Experience working in a substance abuse treatment program with a diverse population;
• Experience providing substance abuse treatment to adult offenders;
• Familiar with evidence-based treatment models;
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Click here to apply directly and learn more about Behavioral Treatment Services or visit www.btxs.org

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Application Deadline: Open until filled