Clinical Therapist

Clinical Therapist (CT1) 

Jail Based Behavioral Health Services

(Boulder County Sheriff’s Office)

HIRING RANGE: Monthly- $5,748 - $7,012/ Annually- $68,976 - $84,138

SALARY RANGE: Monthly- $5,748- $8,275 / Annually- $68,976 - $99,300

Jail Based Behavioral Health Services Program (JBBS) provides evidence-based behavioral health services in jails including medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, individual group therapies, recovery supports, and other services, which are critical to supporting these populations. JBBS is not a grant funded program; rather, it is a legislatively mandated program with annual funding allocated to support the program. The goal of JBBS is to provide appropriate behavioral health services to incarcerated individuals while supporting continuity of care within the community after release from incarceration. Treatment services are provided to incarcerated individuals who self-refer and meet the program’s eligibility requirements.  Individuals who are admitted into JBBS are screened for substance use disorder, mental health symptoms, trauma, and traumatic brain injury.   Individualized treatment plans are developed for clients to address their specific criminogenic needs including individual therapy; psycho-educational and process groups; psychiatric medication evaluation and management; and reentry case management services.  JBBS participants are referred to community treatment agencies upon release for continued treatment and are eligible for JBBS reentry services for up to one year post release.

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

JBBS Treatment services include:

 Individual therapy

• Group therapy, using evidence-based curriculum; current offerings may include:
  1. Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention
  2. Art Therapy
  3. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (emotional regulation/anger management)
  4. Seeking Safety (addiction and trauma)
  5. Helping Men Recover (recovery and relationship skills)
  6. SMART Recovery (relapse prevention/recovery skills)
  7. Re-entry
• Referrals to an on-staff nurse prescriber.
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing programs to deliver services to clients. 
• Coordinating service delivery through collaboration with other jail staff.
• Supervising clients while they are receiving services.
• Developing and maintaining electronic health record-keeping systems.
• Preparing and submitting monthly reports on program activity to the JBBS Program Administrator.
• Collaborating with the case manager to connect clients with community resources, supporting recovery and reentry goals. 
• Performing related duties, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must be well organized and possess detailed assessment skills.  Must have the ability to think and act critically.  Must interact well with others.  Must have a demonstrated understanding of the security issues surrounding mental health care in a detention setting.  Documented skills and experience in working in the field of mental health and substance use.  Must possess good, and effective communication skills.

New hire in this position will be employed with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Jail Division and report to the jail programs supervisor/Sergeant. This position may also receive clinical supervision.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of professional experience in the counseling related field.
• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling, or related degree (licensure preferred): MA Counseling (LPC), MA Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT); LPCC accepted.
• Experience with substance use counseling preferred. 
• Familiarity with working within the justice system preferred. 
• Jail Experience recommended, but won’t disqualify an applicant.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must obtain and maintain security clearance with the Boulder County Jail/Sheriff’s Office.
• Must pass background investigation and drug testing.
• Must participate in and complete a mandatory Jail Orientation, provided by Sheriff’s Office personnel.
• Registered as a clinician in the DORA database.

 KEY COMPETENCIES OF THIS POSITION:

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness – Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Salary : $5,748 - $7,012