Corrections Program Coordinator – Program Clinician
Job Description
Boulder County Sheriff’s Office
Corrections Program Coordinator – Program Clinician
Jail Based Behavioral Health Services
HIRING RANGE:
Monthly- $5,869 - $7,159/ Annually- $70,428 - $85,908
SALARY RANGE:
Monthly- $5,869 - $8,449/ Annually- $70,428 - $101,388
Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) Program provides evidence-based behavioral health services within jails, including medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, individual and group therapies, recovery supports, and other essential services for this population. JBBS is not a grant-funded initiative; it is a legislatively mandated program with annual appropriations dedicated to its operation. The goal of JBBS is to deliver appropriate behavioral health services to incarcerated individuals and to support continuity of care upon their reentry into the community.
Individuals who self-refer and meet program eligibility criteria are screened for substance use disorders, mental health symptoms, trauma history, and traumatic brain injury. Based on these assessments, individualized treatment plans are developed to address their criminogenic needs. Services may include individual therapy, psychoeducational and process groups, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, and reentry case management. Upon release, JBBS participants are referred to community-based treatment providers for ongoing care and remain eligible for JBBS reentry services for up to one year post-release.
This is a full-time, benefited position that will be employed with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Jail Division and report to the Jail Programs Supervisor. This position will work out of the Boulder County Jail, 3200 Airport Road Boulder, CO 80301. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans for referred clients with a variety of co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and other modalities, to address the individualized needs of clients.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client encounters, treatment interventions, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.
- Preparing and submitting monthly reports on program activity to the JBBS Program Administrator.
- Collaborating with the JBBS Case Manager to connect clients with community resources, supporting recovery and reentry goals.
- Performing related duties, as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or related degree (licensure preferred): MA Counseling (LPC), MA Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT).
- Will consider Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates (LPCC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) pursuing licensure in Colorado.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills and will be determined through standardized verbal and written demonstration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must be well organized and possess detailed assessment skills.
- Must have the ability to think and act critically.
- Must interact well with others and possess good, and effective communication skills.
- Must have a demonstrated understanding of the security issues surrounding mental health care in a detention setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with inmate clients to assist them with behavior change and risk.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Must obtain and maintain security clearance with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.
- Must pass background investigation and drug testing.
- Must participate in and complete a mandatory Jail Orientation, provided by Sheriff’s Office personnel.
KEY COMPETENCIES OF THIS POSITION:
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness – Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.