What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alternative Sentencing Facility (ASF) Behavioral Health Manager position at Boulder County Sheriff's Office?
Salary
$83,844.00 - $120,732.00 Annually
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
6269(CC4)
Department
Community Services
Division
CSD Comm Justice Services
Opening Date
02/18/2025
Closing Date
3/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; hours may vary based on workload needs. Weekends and evenings may be required. This position will work out of the Alternative Sentencing Facility, 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.
Hiring Salary Range: $83,844.00 - $102,288.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
Examples of Duties
Program Development and Oversight
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 9 years of combined education and experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the criminal justice system.
Background Check & Fingerprinting
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE. Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader) Generous paid time off PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
Please describe how you meet the required minimum qualifications of 9 years of combined education and experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the criminal justice system.
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Due to State requirements and regulatory issues, this position requires a Master’s degree in one of the below fields. Please select which applies for you.
Due to state licensed program one of the below clinical licensures is required. Please select the one that applies to you.
Please describe your leadership experience, including the total number of years you have served in a leadership role. Break down your experience by position and organization, highlighting your responsibilities in supervising staff, mentoring teams, and making strategic decisions. Provide an example of a time when you had to make a high-stakes decision that impacted your team or organization. What was the outcome?
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How many years of experience do you have working in a justice system and/or behavioral health setting? Please provide a breakdown of your experience by role, organization, and setting (e.g., correctional facilities, courts, law enforcement collaboration, behavioral health treatment). Describe a situation where you had to balance behavioral health service delivery with justice system safety and security priorities. How did you navigate the challenges?
06
Describe your experience developing and evaluating programs, particularly those related to behavioral health or justice-involved populations. What strategies have you used to measure program effectiveness and improve service delivery? Provide a specific example of how you used data to inform program improvements.
07
This role requires strong collaboration with system stakeholders, including law enforcement, courts, behavioral health providers, and community organizations. Provide an example of a time you successfully built or improved a partnership between multiple agencies. How did you foster collaboration, navigate challenges, and achieve a shared goal?
08
In what ways do you feel you need to grow around your cultural awareness and what kind of support would you need?
09
Equity and inclusion are critical in this role. Describe a time when you identified and addressed systemic disparities in a program, policy, or service. How did you ensure services were accessible and responsive to diverse populations? What were the outcomes of your efforts?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
$83,844.00 - $120,732.00 Annually
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
6269(CC4)
Department
Community Services
Division
CSD Comm Justice Services
Opening Date
02/18/2025
Closing Date
3/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
- Please note: this applicant pool may be used to fill multiple future vacancies of the same classification within the Alternative Sentencing Facility.**
This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; hours may vary based on workload needs. Weekends and evenings may be required. This position will work out of the Alternative Sentencing Facility, 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.
Hiring Salary Range: $83,844.00 - $102,288.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline
- Phone Screening: March 10th
- First Round Interviews: Week of March 17th
- Second Round Interviews: Week of March 24th
- Reference Check: Week of March 31st
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
Examples of Duties
Program Development and Oversight
- Assist the ASF Facility Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining facility standards, policies, and guidelines
- Ensure that behavioral health, navigation, and restorative justice programs are trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and culturally competent
- Conduct regular program evaluations, gather feedback, and implement improvements to enhance service effectiveness and outcomes
- Oversee the daily operations of the Behavioral Health Coordinator, Navigation Coordinator, and Restorative Justice Coordinator
- Provide guidance, support, and supervision to ensure effective program implementation
- Conduct regular staff meetings to review progress, address challenges, and maintain alignment with program goals
- Facilitate ongoing professional development and training for program staff
- Work closely with courts, probation, law enforcement, and community agencies to coordinate services and referrals
- Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, employers, and social service providers to support successful reentry and reintegration
- Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations related to behavioral health and restorative justice programs
- Prepare reports and documentation for internal leadership and external agencies
- Participate in interdepartmental and interagency meetings to facilitate program alignment and integration
- Assist in budget formulation and management for behavioral health and restorative justice initiatives
- Oversee program revenues and associated fees to ensure financial sustainability
- Allocate resources effectively to support program objectives and optimize service delivery
- Represent behavioral health and restorative justice programs in county commissioner meetings, stakeholder engagements, and public forums
- Advocate for justice-involved individuals by promoting behavioral health interventions and restorative justice practices
- Lead community education initiatives to raise awareness about restorative justice and trauma-informed care
- Performs related work, as required
- May be reassigned during emergency situations
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 9 years of combined education and experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the criminal justice system.
Background Check & Fingerprinting
- A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
- Due to State requirements and regulatory issues, Clinical/Therapeutic positions require a Master’s degree.
- Master’s degree in a related field is required, such as:
- Social Work (MSW)
- Counseling (MA, MS, or M.Ed. in Counseling)
- Psychology (MA or MS in Clinical, Counseling, or Forensic Psychology)
- Public Health (MPH) with a focus on behavioral health or justice
- Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related discipline with significant behavioral health experience
- Clinical Licensure (due to running a state licensed program) is required, such as:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Leadership & Decision-Making
- Ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and make confident, strategic decisions.
- Experience navigating complex systems and balancing competing priorities.
- Justice System & Behavioral Health Integration
- Knowledge of working in justice settings while prioritizing safety and behavioral health needs.
- Experience collaborating with law enforcement, courts, and community partners.
- Equity & Inclusion
- Commitment to racial and social equity, including understanding systemic disparities and the school-to-prison pipeline.
- Experience implementing inclusive programming and analyzing disaggregated data.
- Crisis Intervention & Harm Reduction
- Experience with trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, and crisis de-escalation.
- Knowledge of integrating resources like Narcan and other public health interventions.
- Program Development & Evaluation
- Ability to develop, implement, and oversee behavioral health programs in justice settings.
- Experience with data-driven decision-making and program evaluation.
- Collaboration & Relationship-Building
- Ability to engage system partners, manage interagency coordination, and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Experience mentoring staff, setting boundaries, and fostering resilience in teams.
- Operational & Organizational Skills
- Experience overseeing multiple programs, managing compliance, and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Strong delegation skills to empower staff while maintaining accountability.
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
- Holidays
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
- The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
Please describe how you meet the required minimum qualifications of 9 years of combined education and experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the criminal justice system.
02
Due to State requirements and regulatory issues, this position requires a Master’s degree in one of the below fields. Please select which applies for you.
- Social Work (MSW)
- Counseling (MA, MS, or M.Ed. in Counseling)
- Psychology (MA or MS in Clinical, Counseling, or Forensic Psychology)
- Public Health (MPH) with a focus on behavioral health or justice
- Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related discipline with significant behavioral health experience
- N/A
Due to state licensed program one of the below clinical licensures is required. Please select the one that applies to you.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or equivalent
Please describe your leadership experience, including the total number of years you have served in a leadership role. Break down your experience by position and organization, highlighting your responsibilities in supervising staff, mentoring teams, and making strategic decisions. Provide an example of a time when you had to make a high-stakes decision that impacted your team or organization. What was the outcome?
05
How many years of experience do you have working in a justice system and/or behavioral health setting? Please provide a breakdown of your experience by role, organization, and setting (e.g., correctional facilities, courts, law enforcement collaboration, behavioral health treatment). Describe a situation where you had to balance behavioral health service delivery with justice system safety and security priorities. How did you navigate the challenges?
06
Describe your experience developing and evaluating programs, particularly those related to behavioral health or justice-involved populations. What strategies have you used to measure program effectiveness and improve service delivery? Provide a specific example of how you used data to inform program improvements.
07
This role requires strong collaboration with system stakeholders, including law enforcement, courts, behavioral health providers, and community organizations. Provide an example of a time you successfully built or improved a partnership between multiple agencies. How did you foster collaboration, navigate challenges, and achieve a shared goal?
08
In what ways do you feel you need to grow around your cultural awareness and what kind of support would you need?
09
Equity and inclusion are critical in this role. Describe a time when you identified and addressed systemic disparities in a program, policy, or service. How did you ensure services were accessible and responsive to diverse populations? What were the outcomes of your efforts?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
Salary : $83,844 - $120,732
