Lead Mental Health Professional: Denver County Jail Men’s R.I.S.E Unit

Position: Men's RISE Mental Health Team Lead
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $68,000 - 74,000 per year

A Master's degree and current LCSW Licensure is required. 
Minimum Salary: $65,000 start with master’s degree + $3,000 for Clinical License (LPC/LCSW)
+ $6,000 for LAC (split $3,000 for CAS/CAT and $3,000 LAC if obtained at different times). 
Max Salary: $74,000

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person (1 remote day offered after 6 months of employment)

Job Description: A trauma therapist conducts trauma education groups, basic intakes, comprehensive intakes (biopsychosocial assessments), and trauma assessments in a recovery unit (Recovery in a Secure Environment), and transition planning (clinical case management) in Denver County Jail.  The therapist is knowledgeable in trauma recovery and the many avenues of healing from trauma and substance use disorder.  The therapist utilizes participant-centered, trauma-informed, harm reduction, and strengths-based approaches to empower men incarcerated in Denver County Jail to seek liberation and reduce recidivism. This position will also provide on-site supervision to other counselors-in-training within the RISE program.
Empowerment Administrative Supervision provided by the Deputy Director.
External Clinical Supervision is required to maintain licensure.

RISE professionals are responsible for: 

• Understanding and implementing the RISE Scope of Work and completing all required documentation in alignment with the contract requirements 
• Facilitating and co-facilitating groups addressing trauma and substance use disorder with men incarcerated in Denver County Jail  
• Creating participant-driven treatment and transition plans in efforts to reduce recidivism and follow potential supervision requirements post-release  
• Providing brief therapy, care management, and transition planning services for men incarcerated in the Denver County Jail 
• Administering informed consent forms, disclosure statements, and assessments 
• Entering data in compliance with JBBS and OBH standards 
• Identifying and connecting participants with appropriate referrals to community mental health and supportive services providers 
• Understanding and implementing culturally responsive, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed care 

Other Responsibilities Include: 

• Attending all required meetings 
• Obtaining all necessary and required supervision and training  
• Maintaining Self-Care 
• This position is located full-time in the Jail environment. 
• Provide on-site clinical support to counselors-in-training working in the RISE program.
• Provide leadership in daily program and milieu management of the RISE units.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with BHA standards in all areas including, but not limited to: counselor admit notes, assessments, daily charting, weekly clinical staffing notes, and discharge summaries.
• Monitoring daily activities in both jail and community-based re-entry services
• Support & facilitate team meetings with direction from the Deputy Director.
• Participate in regular stakeholder meetings of key partners related to progress and implementation of grants
• Ensure consistency in filing of paperwork across all platforms, including support with grant reports.
• Spot-check clinical documentation for accuracy and completion 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Must be able to provide proof of Master's level degree and current DORA licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LAC) 
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Experience Preferred: Minimum of four years’ experience in clinical work.
• Experience working with mental health and substance use participants and/or individuals involved with the judicial system, specifically high-risk, high-need adults on probation or parole.
• Experience working in a secure facility preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and car insurance by date of hire
• Ability to pass a background check
• Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma-informed services 
• Working understanding of assessments to include LSI 
• Experience working with a diverse population with behavioral health needs is required

****The Empowerment Program is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status**** 

****The Empowerment Program is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or Veteran status****