Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor I or II (BH-1 or BH-2)

Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor I or II (BH-1 or BH-2)

Salary

$77,580.00 - $111,792.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6792(BH-1 or BH-2)

Department

Community Services

Division

CSD Comm Justice Services

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire 1 (one) Joe Pelle Center (JPC) Treatment Counselor I (BH-1) OR 1 (one) Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor II (BH-2). One position is bilingual preferred, and one is bilingual required. The (JPC) Treatment Counselor serves as an integral member 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.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm or the option of a four-day work week with 10-hour shifts. Some evening availability is required for group facilitation. Scheduling flexibility may be offered based on candidate needs and program requirements. This position will work out of 3260 Airport Rd., 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.

BH-1 Hiring Salary Range: $73,884.00 - $90,138.00 Annually

BH-2 Hiring Salary Range: $77,580.00 - $94,686.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of July 20th
• First Round Interviews: Week of July 27th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of July 27th
• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of August 3rd
• Reference Check: Week of July 27th

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.

Examples of Duties

• Therapeutic Services

• Provide 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

• Collaborate with prescribers, case managers, probation, and other community partners to ensure continuity of care

• Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Conduct screening, evaluation, and assessments for new clients

• Develop individualized treatment plans that address mental health, substance use, and criminogenic needs while promoting recovery, resilience, and long-term stability

• Clinical Documentation and Reporting

• Accurately document all services and encounters in the electronic health record system in compliance with organizational, licensing, and regulatory standards

• Prepare required reports on client progress and program activity in a timely manner

• Collaboration and Consultation

Work closely with behavioral health and case management teams to provide coordinated, client-centered services

• Provide consultation to staff regarding client behavior, safety, and mental health concerns to support a safe and effective treatment environment
• Participate in the agency's internship program by providing clinical supervision to students or interns within the counselor's scope of practice; support onboarding of new staff and contribute to a positive, trauma-informed team culture
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required 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:

• Joe Pelle Center (JPC) Treatment Counselor I (BH-1)
• Master's Degree in a behavioral health field, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• No post-graduate experience required; practicum or internship experience in behavioral health settings preferred.

OR

• Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor II (BH-2)
• Master's Degree in a behavioral health field, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• 4 (four) years of experience in behavioral health or a related service area

LICENSURE (both positions):

• Must be actively pursuing licensure in Colorado and possess provisional or candidate credential (e.g., LPCC, LSW, or MFTC). Clinical supervision provided in this role (BH-1).

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING (both positions):

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

BILINGUAL SKILLS (Bilingual required Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor):

• Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized verbal/verbal and written demonstration. (tier 2 will be verbal, tier 3 written and verbal)
• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Joe Pelle Center Treatment Counselor):

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

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

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness:

• Reflects on activities and impact on others

• Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive

• Is open to criticism and talking about shortcomings

• Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences

• Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits

• Interpersonal Savvy:

• Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

• Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography

• Acts with diplomacy and tact

• Builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way

• Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different to self

• Picks up on interpersonal and group dynamics

• Values Differences:

• Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

• Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures

• Contributes to a work climate where differences are valued and supported

• Applies others' diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results

• Is sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating

• Nimble Learning:

• Learns quickly when facing new situations

• Experiments to find new solutions

• Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

• Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes

• Instills Trust:

• Follows through on commitments

• Is seen as direct and truthful

• Keeps confidences

• Practices what he/she preaches

• Shows consistency between words and actions

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.

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.
• 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

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Years Day January 1
• Martin Luther Kings Birthday January
• Presidents Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous Peoples 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.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• 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.

01

Please select the position for which you meet the minimum qualifications and would like to be considered for:

• JPC Treatment Counselor I (BH-1)
• JPC Treatment Counselor II (BH-2)
• Both

02

Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of either: BH-1: a Master's Degree in a behavioral health field, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. OR BH-2: 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. (required).

03

Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a clinical Masters degree? (Required)

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have active an active clinical licensure?

• LPC
• LCSW
• LMFT
• LAC
• Other

06

Are you a current CJS employee (not required)?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your experience providing substance use treatment. Include the types of settings, populations served, and treatment approaches you have used.

08

Describe your experience working with justice-involved individuals.

09

What therapeutic modalities are you trained in and currently practice? Please describe your level of training (e.g., certification, supervised practice, professional use) and provide examples of how you apply these approaches in your work with clients.

10

What training or other information have you received about implicit bias?

11

What educational, volunteer, and life experiences demonstrate your ability to contribute to Boulder County's goals of achieving racial equity and social justice?

12

Many of the clients we serve navigate multiple cultural identities or systems. Please describe your experience supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and how you incorporate cultural responsiveness into treatment.

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org