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Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire 1 (one) Joe Pelle Center (JPC) Treatment Counselor I (BH-1) OR 1 (one) Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor II (BH-2). One position is bilingual preferred, and one is bilingual required. The (JPC) Treatment Counselor serves as an integral member of the Treatment Team within Boulder County Community Justice Services (CJS), working with a team of clinicians who provide group and individual therapy to residents of the Joe Pelle Center. The team delivers treatment services to individuals participating in alternative sentencing programs and community corrections. This role delivers evidence-based, trauma-informed care aimed at supporting behavioral health stabilization, fostering personal growth, and promoting successful reintegration into the community.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm or the option of a four-day work week with 10-hour shifts. Some evening availability is required for group facilitation. Scheduling flexibility may be offered based on candidate needs and program requirements. This position will work out of 3260 Airport Rd., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

BH-1 Hiring Salary Range: $73,884.00 - $90,138.00 Annually
BH-2 Hiring Salary Range: $77,580.00 - $94,686.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of July 20th
• First Round Interviews: Week of July 27th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of July 27th
• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of August 3rd
• Reference Check: Week of July 27th

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 (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Therapeutic Services
• Provide individual and group therapy addressing substance use, trauma, mental health, relapse prevention, cognitive behavioral interventions, recovery skills, coping skills, emotional regulation, and other evidence-based or emerging practices tailored to client needs
• Collaborate with prescribers, case managers, probation, and other community partners to ensure continuity of care
• Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Conduct screening, evaluation, and assessments for new clients
• Develop individualized treatment plans that address mental health, substance use, and criminogenic needs while promoting recovery, resilience, and long-term stability
• Clinical Documentation and Reporting
• Accurately document all services and encounters in the electronic health record system in compliance with organizational, licensing, and regulatory standards
• Prepare required reports on client progress and program activity in a timely manner
• Collaboration and Consultation
  Work closely with behavioral health and case management teams to provide coordinated, client-centered services
• Provide consultation to staff regarding client behavior, safety, and mental health concerns to support a safe and effective treatment environment
• Participate in the agency’s internship program by providing clinical supervision to students or interns within the counselor’s scope of practice; support onboarding of new staff and contribute to a positive, trauma-informed team culture
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor):

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Diagnostic, assessment, and treatment planning skills
• Ability to apply clinical judgment and work independently within scope of practice
• Effective communicator and collaborator across interdisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with behavioral health services in justice-involved or secure care settings
• Experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-focused care
• Organization skills with attention to detail in documentation and service delivery
• Open to both giving and receiving feedback
• Experience working with at risk populations with diverse needs

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness:
  • Reflects on activities and impact on others
  • Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive
  • Is open to criticism and talking about shortcomings
  • Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences
  • Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  • Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
  • Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography
  • Acts with diplomacy and tact
  • Builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way
  • Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different to self
  • Picks up on interpersonal and group dynamics
• Values Differences:
  • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
  • Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures
  • Contributes to a work climate where differences are valued and supported
  • Applies others’ diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results
  • Is sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating
• Nimble Learning:
  • Learns quickly when facing new situations
  • Experiments to find new solutions
  • Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
  • Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes
• Instills Trust:
  • Follows through on commitments
  • Is seen as direct and truthful
  • Keeps confidences
  • Practices what he/she preaches
  • Shows consistency between words and actions

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and 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.