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Job Title: Bridges Senior Service Professional Job Code: 880012
Monthly Salary Range: $6,615.92 - $8,931.50 FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual Salary Range: $79,391.00 - $107,178.00 Location: Colorado
Reports to: Regional Manager Approved: 3/14/23
Application Opening Date: 8/17/2026 Application Closing Date: 8/24/2026 at 9:00am MST
Please note this posting may be used to establish an applicant talent pool. Judicial District not guaranteed.
About Bridges of Colorado
Established in 2018, Bridges of Colorado places service professionals across Colorado's 23 judicial districts to serve participants in the criminal justice system who have significant mental health needs. Bridges has been identified nationwide as a promising practice that focuses on the whole person. At its very core, Bridges is person-centered advocacy rooted in solution-focused, collaborative practices intended to promote positive outcomes for participants.
About the Role
This role exemplifies our values of being
Person-Centered by
· Providing ongoing, personalized engagement with participants through person-centered, solution-focused case management
· Conducting intakes, screenings, and assessments with participants for mental health, behavioral health, and social determinants of health needs. This may take place in jail, court, home or community-based settings
· Making direct connections to a wide range of services for participants, including, but not limited to, case management services, behavioral health or psychiatric services or supports, and employment, housing, and other social supports
· Tracking activity on cases through accurate and timely case noting and recording of information in the Bridges case management system
· Carrying participant caseloads that will typically be smaller and with higher levels of mental health acuity or case complexity
Solution-Focused by
· Informing judicial officers and attorneys about participant needs regarding mental health, social determinants of health, and equitable access to related services
· Advocating for the behavioral health best interests of participants with judicial officers and attorneys while engaging the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and legal neutrality
Collaborative by
· Fostering collaboration and communication between behavioral health and criminal justice systems in ways that promote positive outcomes and ensure participants are treated fairly and humanely, regardless of their behavioral health history or mental state
· Coordinating with courts, attorneys, jails, hospitals and service providers to ensure continuity of care and service delivery for participants at both entrance into and exit from these systems and facilities, striving to problem solve gaps and barriers as necessary
· Collaborating and coordinating with service providers in ways that increase access to services for participants.
· Provide lead function, mentoring, shadowing, or explain work instructions to other court liaisons across assigned district(s) or region
· Supporting Regional Manager in providing judicial and attorney education across districts in a region in alignment with education materials, strategies, and priorities identified by Bridges leadership
· Supporting Regional Manager in addressing community-based gaps, barriers, problem solving, and initiating needs-based projects and solutions across districts in a region in alignment with education materials, strategies, and priorities identified by Bridges leadership
No supervisory duties
Other Responsibilities
This is a dynamic position where the scope of responsibilities and duties will evolve, and the incumbent should anticipate fulfilling other duties as assigned that are reasonable and necessary to fulfill the Bridges mission.
About You
You are passionate about working to improve the systems of care for those caught in the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal justice system, along with the following:
● Person-centered, solutions-focused, and collaborative and are deeply committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
● Value individualized solutions and responses that are meaningful to the participants
● Knowledge and experience of interpersonal trauma-informed approaches and systems of care
● Able to communicate and collaborate with varying levels of positions of power and manage conflict proactively
● Creative, self-motivated, and able to work and make decisions independently in a decentralized environment
● Must be flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of the role and the organization
● Enjoys a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with thoughtful decision-making skills
● Emotional intelligence
Lived Experience
If you were formally justice involved or have experiences within the criminal justice and behavioral systems outside of formal education and work experience, we want to know! To discuss how your lived experience may be considered as a substitution for minimum qualifications, contact Jori Dovey, People & Culture Director at jori.dovey@bridgesofcolorado.gov.
Minimum Qualifications
● Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social justice, social work, sociology, criminology, or a related field.
● Candidates must have a minimum of three years experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field.
● Demonstrated professional alignment with Bridges values, culture, and principles of justice and equity throughout the organization.
OR
● At least two years as an employee or contractor with Bridges may substitute for the minimum qualifications above, with additional specialized training that may be required upon hire.
● Years of relevant work experience may substitute for the educational requirement with the exception of any required licenses, certifications, or accreditations.
● Years of education may substitute for the work experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
● Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social justice, social work, sociology, criminology, or a related field.
● Six or more years experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field.
● Hold a current license in Colorado as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, and/or LAC.
● Demonstrated continuing education, advocacy, or volunteer work in JEDI or social justice.
● Spanish speaking is a plus, and levels of proficiency will be considered in an employee’s pay.
● Work experience in both criminal justice and behavioral health, including experience with the competency system.
Position Location and Travel Requirements
Upon initial employment, the supervisor will make a workplace determination which best suits the needs of Bridges and the employee’s role. This position will work from home with regular in-person requirements to meet business needs (i.e. court hearings, participant meetings) and regional and state travel, depending on the particular assignment.
Accommodations
The Office of Bridges of Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact Jori Dovey, People & Culture Director, jori.dovey@bridgesofcolorado.gov.
Compensation
We are proud of our equity-conscious pay scale for all positions, providing livable wages, robust benefits, and meaningful time-off policies.
This position's hiring pay is salaried. Pay for this position is $79,391 to $91,300. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on prior experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position. As a person grows in this role, the full pay range is currently $79,391 to $107,178.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, families, and domestic partners; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and short and long-term disability insurance; Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) benefits; family and parental leave benefits; generous paid time off. Click here for further information about State of Colorado employee benefits.
We also offer professional and career development opportunities, including clinical supervision toward relevant licensure.A cell phone will be provided, along with a hybrid work arrangement when feasible for your position’s responsibilities.
How to Apply
You will be required to provide the following documents:
● Resume
● Cover letter
● List of three references with contact information
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted unless you are instructed to do so. Please direct any additional inquiries or questions to bridges@bridgesofcolorado.gov
If you are offered employment, the following are the conditions of employment:
● Be a current resident of the State of Colorado or become a resident of the State of Colorado within 30 days of the hire date;
● Have reliable transportation to meet your position’s travel requirements;
● Ability to work remotely, in an office setting, and travel throughout Colorado, depending on the position’s responsibilities;
● Be willing to submit to a routine background investigation, including a criminal history check;
● If hired, the Immigration Reform and Control Act requires you to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) workdays of your start date.
Bridges of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion of all voices in the workplace. We consider applicants equally and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment of representation of diversity. We highly encourage individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.
A State of Colorado Employer
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