Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor en Boulder County, CO

About the Department

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire multiple Joe Pelle Center (JPC) Treatment Counselors (bilingual preferred) and 1 (one) Bilingual Joe Pelle Center (JPC) Treatment Counselor (bilingual required). Treatment Counselors serve as integral members 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.

These are full-time, benefited positions that will work Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with some evenings required to facilitate groups. Flexibility offered based on the needs of the candidate. These positions will work out of 3260 Airport Rd., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, these positions are exempt. 

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

Hiring Salary Range: $75,984.00 - $92,736.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: October 3rd
• First Round Interviews: Week of October 6th
• Language Proficiency Test: October 16th
• Reference Check: October 16th

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.

Position Duties

1. Demonstrates Self-Awareness: 

1. Reflects on activities and impact on others
2. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive
3. Is open to criticism and talking about shortcomings
4. Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences
5. Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits

1. Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
2. Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography
3. Acts with diplomacy and tact
4. Builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way
5. Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different to self
6. Picks up on interpersonal and group dynamics

1. Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
2. Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures
3. Contributes to a work climate where differences are valued and supported
4. Applies others’ diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results
5. Is sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating

1. Learns quickly when facing new situations
2. Experiments to find new solutions
3. Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
4. Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes

1. Follows through on commitments
2. Is seen as direct and truthful
3. Keeps confidences
4. Leads by example
5. Shows consistency between words and actions

1. Provides 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
2. Collaborates with prescribers, case managers, probation, and other community partners to ensure continuity of care

1. Conducts screening, evaluation, and assessments for new clients
2. Develops individualized treatment plans that address mental health, substance use, and criminogenic needs while promoting recovery, resilience, and long-term stability

1. Accurately documents all services and encounters in the electronic health record system in compliance with organizational, licensing, and regulatory standards
2. Prepares required reports on client progress and program activity in a timely manner

1. Works closely with behavioral health and case management teams to provide coordinated, client-centered services
2. Provides consultation to staff regarding client behavior, safety, and mental health concerns to support a safe and effective treatment environment

1. Participates in the agency’s internship program by providing clinical supervision to students or interns within the counselor’s scope of practice
2. Supports onboarding of new staff and contributes to a positive, trauma-informed team culture

1. Performs related work, as required
2. May be reassigned during emergency situations
   

Minimum Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. 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 attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy and 4 (four) years of experience in behavioral health or a related service area.

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Colorado behavioral health licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT is required

Bilingual Joe Pelle Center (JPC) Treatment Counselor (bilingual required position):

BILINGUAL SKILLS:

• Applicant must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized demonstration. 
  1. Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

Other Qualifications

Joe Pelle Center (JPC) Treatment Counselor (bilingual preferred positions):

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

Joe Pelle Center (JPC) Treatment Counselor (bilingual required and bilingual preferred positions):

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Familiarity with behavioral health services in justice-involved or secure care settings
• Experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring
• Experience working with at risk populations with diverse needs

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
• 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

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.