Residential Clinical Intake Specialist

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 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 Residential Clinical Intake Coordinator Receives and processes referrals, schedules and conducts clinical intake assessments within required timeframes, and develops appropriate treatment recommendations based on assessment findings. Maintains accurate documentation and coordinates care to ensure timely access to services. May also provide a small caseload of individual and group therapy as needed while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to support client treatment goals. Title: Clinical Intake Coordinator Location: Henderson and Lakewood, CO Hours: Full Time (M-F) Salary: $66,440 annually Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support, promote and adhere to BTS’s mission, values and Code of Conduct. Reflect BTS’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. Conduct mental health and substance use evaluations to assess client’s appropriateness for program, assessing the need for ongoing treatment or referral to other agencies. Follows professional ethical standards and agency policies and procedures 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. Complete timely and accurate documentation and reports in all areas including, but not limited to: clinical intake, assessments, daily charting/record keeping, and other documentation as assigned. Communicate with families, probation/parole officers, and community agencies regarding treatment. Attend treatment team, program staff meetings, clinical staffing and other required meetings. Attend required trainings and meetings, apply skills and knowledge. Screens referrals for application completion and initial eligibility based on different program contracts and scope of work. Checks, maintains, and tracks client referrals. Seeks consultation from Residential Behavioral Health Manager for referrals that might not meet eligibility criteria, as appropriate. Provides customer service to referral sources (probation, parole, drug courts, etc.). Supports BTS’s marketing, recruits referrals, provides education to referral sources. Enters referrals into the internal tracking spreadsheet and electronic records systems. Supports management with data tracking and compliance with regulatory bodies. Work Traits Controls problem situations in a calm and directive manner; Demonstrates personal & professional growth on an ongoing basis; Demonstrates competency in accordance with the 12 core counseling functions defined by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree (MA/MS) or equivalent from accredited university in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field. Must have and maintain an active and good standing independent-practice license in the behavioral health field through Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies (LPC, LPCC, LCSW, LSW, or LMFT). Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to effectively use clinical reasoning techniques and clinical judgment when applying a range of appropriate assessment techniques, such as mental status assessment, diagnosis, dynamic formulation, and potential treatment planning. Experience with applying the characteristics and foundations of behavioral therapy, which focuses on changing patients’ unwanted or negative behavior. Familiarity with types of psychotherapy for individuals or groups according to psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic/experiential, systemic/family methods and other appropriate psychological therapies. Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities. 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. Application Deadline: Open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intervention