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

Title: Behavioral Health Manager
Location: Lakewood, CO
Hours: Full Time M-F
Salary: $80,000/yr (based on licensure)

Behavioral Health Manager manages and directs the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and supervision of assigned programs, services, and staff to achieve Company goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
Reflect Intervention Inc.’s commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, applicable laws and contractual obligations.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company’s values and policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; providing feedback and development, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Evaluate, develop, implement and monitor compliance of programs, policies and procedures. Revise and update as necessary based on standards, contractual obligations, plans, evidence based practices and best practices.
Develop and implement new or improved programs that are consistent with company goals
Develop and submit timely and accurate reports on program operations and services
Manage the development, evaluation and implementation of program goals, objectives, and financial plans.
Act as a change agent in the implementation of new practices, including training and coaching staff and modeling desired behavior.
Provide supervision for clinical master level interns and serve as liaison to local universities
Prepare activity reports to monitor and inform of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Monitor fiscal operations to meet goals
Ensure maintenance of thorough documentation in compliance with Federal and State treatment standards
Maintain effective working relationships with other departments and stakeholders; acts as liaison with stakeholders
Follows professional ethical standards and agency policies and procedures regarding risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention
Represent the program through court hearings as a witness, when subpoenaed or as required
Provides direct services, such as assessments, individual, group or caseload coverage as required
Is available for on call duties, nights and weekends as required.
Provide training to staff and community agencies regarding specialized populations/programs
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.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Good steward of Company human, financial and capital resources.
Participate effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
Any other tasks or duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree (MA/MS) or equivalent from accredited university in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
Demonstrated proficiency providing clinical services with a demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods and processes for diagnosis and treatment of mental dysfunctions
Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities
Minimum of 2 years staff supervisory experience required
Must be Colorado registered (DORA) LAC, PLUS one of the following: LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Valid Colorado Driver’s License and proof of insurance
Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated understanding of applicable regulations, standards and requirements for effective clinical treatment and management
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level to mobilize resources and pursue the established strategies
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff through application of Company values
Ability to quickly synthesize complex information received from a variety of sources
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to remain calm in and de-escalate stressful situations
Computer skills -- Ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases
Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population
Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base
Must pass background check and have ability to access state criminal databases
Work Traits
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
This job operates in a professional office environment
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers and filing cabinets
Work involves working alone with groups of criminal offenders
Duties involve contact with clients or other persons who may be hostile, threatening, dangerous, aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
This position involves inside work with no exposure to weather conditions
Travel: frequently drives personal car throughout local area/state to go to other work sites, attend meetings, trainings, court appearances, etc.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Application deadline: open until filled