Seeking Behavioral Health Clinician for the Community Assessment Program at the JAC

The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) is a well-established nonprofit organization contributing to the safety of youth, families, and the communities of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties through early intervention, comprehensive assessment and improved access to appropriate services. The JAC’s Community Assessment Program (CAP) is a clinical prevention program which provides free biopsychosocial assessments to youth and families through referrals from community partners. Our clinicians seek to build a sustainable community and family connections. The assessment process is intended to be an intervention for school-aged youth exhibiting concerning behavior at any measure. Behavioral Health Clinicians work with multiple partners to identify root causes of behavior and serve, in collaboration with professionals, as a guide to connect families to effective community-based services. We believe prevention is possible at any level for clients.

As a Behavioral Health Clinician, you will complete bio psychosocial assessments to identify any areas of strength or needs within the family, and provide psychoeducation about resources and recommendations. In conjunction with the assessment, there are multiple mental health, substance use, and trauma screenings to help inform your recommendation of supportive services or resources to address identified concerns. You will prepare a report summary of the information gathered, screening tool results, and recommendations for the referring professional. Referrals come from partnering agencies such as schools, courts, child welfare, crisis teams, the judicial system, parent self-referral, etc. Behavioral Health Clinicians assist in coordination of care for youth involved in the juvenile justice and/or human service systems, as well as community/prevention interventions and school systems. Our assessment process is a comprehensive brief intervention with required background knowledge for psychoeducation and validation.

The intention of our assessment is to provide a safe space for youth and families to share their experiences, concerns, and hopes for what they want to change in their lives. As a neutral entity, our recommendations are not dictated by one service provider or funding source. We bring in knowledge about many different community agencies that can be beneficial. In addition to conducting early intervention assessments, you will provide professionals and families with information regarding behavioral health issues and resources available in their community. Clinicians are available for consult and navigation for families and professionals. We work in collaboration with professionals to develop strategies and meet the needs of students and families in their environment. As a clinician, you will represent the JAC at resource fairs, parent coffees, parent/teacher conferences, community meetings, fundraisers, family meetings, and other identified community events. These events may be outside of regular business hours. We prioritize building and maintaining partnerships with service providers and referring partners to better serve our clients with knowledge and collaboration, preventing over use of systems, a higher level of care, or system fatigue for families.

We are a flexible, dynamic, and well-versed team with a strong emphasis on self-care for ourselves and each other. This position requires you to be a reliable teammate, with open communication and support for each other. As mental health professionals, we value Belonging, Excellence, Collaboration, and Service within our agencies and communities.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Excellent interpersonal skills; including above average oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of and experience in the mental health and substance use treatment systems preferred
Understanding of trauma-informed care principles/practices
Knowledge on the developmental phases of child and youth preferred
Ability to walk alongside families, solve problems collaboratively and build on strengths within communities as well as identify systemic barriers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree required.
Licensure candidacy status must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Must be able to obtain full licensure (LCSW, LPC) within 3 years of hire and register with required agencies to bill insurance; including If you are completed with the licensure process, it is required you follow DORA’s guidelines for renewal and continuing professional education.
Must pass a Background check. Required background check includes a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Registry of Child Protection (Trails).
Bilingual candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English and have demonstrated ability to translate written documents from English to Spanish and Spanish to

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is $57,784/yearly for those with a provisional license (CSW, LPCC) and $60,095/ yearly for full licensure status (LCSW or LPC). The salary is non-negotiable. This is a full-time, exempt position that will include day and evening hours to accommodate families. Requires flexibility to attend monthly meetings, resource fairs, fundraisers, community events, and training as needed.

BENEFITS:

Free Individual and Group Supervision provided by professionals within the agency
Non-Profit Status qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employer Paid Employee-Only Medical, Dental, LTD and Life Insurance; Dependent medical and dental coverage and Vision offered at employee expense
Paid Vacation- Minimum 9 hours per month, increased accruals depending on years of service
Paid Sick hours- 8 hours accrued per month
Paid Holidays (13 paid holidays every calendar year)
Yearly Training Stipend
Yearly Team Building Events
Simple IRA with up to 3% Employer Match
Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan (PSLF)- The JAC is a Non-Profit Organization
Bilingual staff receive an annual stipend of $650

APPLICATION

Please apply through Indeed or the Link from Bamboo HR. Other questions can be directed to Program Director, Meredith Velasquez, at mvelasquez@arapahoegov.com Applications will be accepted on first-come, first- served basis, and the job posting will be removed from our website when the position has been filled.

This job announcement is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Juvenile Assessment Center is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse pool of applicants.

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