Behavioral Health Specialist, Social Work​/Counselor II - Campus at Mount View YSC

Job Title

Mental Health/Crisis Management Services for Committed Treatment Level Youth

This position exists to provide clinical mental health services to committed treatment level youth and their families, in a secure facility. It provides individual, family and group services in support of and in alignment with the Division of Youth Services (DYS) strategic plan and within a trauma informed environment. This work unit identifies youth needs and develops interventions to mitigate risk and enhance protective factors to ensure successful reintegration into the community.

It works collaboratively with milieu staff, education, family, client management, and community stakeholders to provide evidence-based services that address the complex needs of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

This position provides mental health/crisis management services for a caseload of DYS committed youth. DYS committed youth often have behavioral and/or psychiatric problems resulting from trauma-related issues such as neglect, abuse, or severe family problems. This position provides individual, group and family services to this population. This position uses Evidence Based Curricula in working with this population. It provides approved treatment services to youth who have engaged in delinquent behaviors, in a secure state operated treatment facility.

This position provides treatment planning, individual, family and group counseling, ongoing assessment, case management, record keeping, and service coordination in conjunction with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) responsible for the overall treatment, supervision and transition of the youth.

Behavioral Health Specialists will utilize Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and the Sanctuary model, in their work with youth and families.

Current, valid Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as a:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR
• Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC)
• Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC-C)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant years of state experience

Highly Desired

Competencies:

• CAC III or LAC to support coaching and oversight of Behavioral Health Specialists working towards CAC credentialing

Conditions of Employment:

• Full Background - Name check, TRAILS and Fingerprinting
• Must be 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Motor Vehicle Check, (MVR) required
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License
• Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
• Essential Services Designation:
  Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
• Disclose that information on the application.
• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
• Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.