What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional: Denver County Jail Women's R.I.S.E Unit position at The Empowerment Program Inc?
Position : Mental Health Professional : Denver County Jail Women's R.I.S.E Unit
Job Description : Trauma Therapist conducts trauma education groups, basic intakes, comprehensive intakes (biopsychosocial assessments) and trauma assessments in a recovery unit in Denver County Jail. Therapist is knowledgeable in trauma recovery and the many avenues of healing from trauma and substance use disorder. Therapist utilizes participant centered, trauma informed, harm reduction and strengths-based approaches to empower women incarcerated in Denver County Jail to seek liberation and reduce recidivism.
RISE Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for :
- Understanding and implementing the RISE Scope of Work and completing all required documentation
- Facilitating and co-facilitating groups addressing trauma and substance use disorder with women incarcerated in Denver County Jail
- Creating participant driven treatment and transition plans
- Providing brief therapy, care management and transition planning services for women 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 :
Qualifications :
60,000 start with master's degree
Max salary of $69,000
Salary : $69,000
