The mission of Behavioral Treatment Services is to provide quality treatment services to people in need, and to enhance the health and well-being of our community. 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 goal as an agency is to provide a space toward client healing, to reduce criminal recidivism, assist clients in working towards personal growth, and collaborating 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
• Paid Time Off
• 10 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

Schedule: Monday - Friday with some evenings 2-3 days a week

Overview: Provides evaluations, individual and group interventions, education groups, and follow-up support to clients who have been referred by the court and probation due to the client’s involvement with and/or risk of continued use of drugs/alcohol, based on assessments.  The Therapist collaborates with clients to develop, implement, and revise individualized service plans, maintain required documentation, and collaborate with treatment team to provide trauma-informed clinical care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Treat all clients with dignity and respect;
• Conduct drug/alcohol evaluations; interviewing Clients for admission; assessing the need for on-going treatment or referral to other agencies;
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions;
• Integrate Motivational Enhancement Therapy into all aspects of counseling;
• Provide psycho-education classes and other educational presentations on substance abuse and mental illness;
• Communicate with families, probation/parole officers, and community agencies regarding treatment, discharge and aftercare plans;
• Maintain required documentation in all areas
• Observe confidentiality requirements
• Functions in accordance with the professions Code of Ethics and Facility’s policies and procedures;

Work Traits:

• Utilizes referral sources appropriately;
• 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 in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
• Experience providing clinical services;
• Must be registered with DORA as NLC, LPCC, or LSW
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment models;
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to enter data into variety of computer software

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II) or higher (CAC III or LAC)
• 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

Screening Requirements

Applicant must pass fingerprinting, criminal background check, drug screen, and child abuse registry check.

Pay: $40,000-$45,000/yr

Clinical supervision provided bi-weekly for LPC and LCSW track for free 


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