Clinical Caseworker

Clinical Caseworker Jefferson County Colorado - 3.4 Golden, CO Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description . Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 07/02/26

Division:

Children Youth Family & Adult Protection Division Management Level:

Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Clinical Caseworker is responsible for providing professional treatment services to families with risks of child abuse and neglect or parent and child conflict. Provide the least restrictive form of child placement if necessary. Provide necessary treatment that may include individual, family and therapeutic visitation to children and families. Utilize solution focused therapy techniques to reunify children with families as soon as safely possible. This position provides individualized counseling for each family to develop and monitor treatment to improve their health and well-being. The Clinical Caseworker is required to enter and track meaningful data that assists Jefferson County to identify professional treatment solutions. The ideal candidate will be a solutions-driven professional who loves engaging with families to make their lives better. The position requires dealing with information of a highly sensitive and confidential nature. The candidate helps provide access to services offered by the county systems and community programs otherwise unattainable by client efforts alone. This person must be flexible, a problem-solver, and relentlessly detail-oriented. The candidate must also have the proven ability to move between diverse tasks with ease and must works to create a positive and flexible professional environment.

SCHEDULE

This position requires regular on-site/in-office work, including two evenings per week in support of our clients, however, there is flexibility with the schedule and hours worked as long as the programs needs are met.

COMPENSATION

Hiring Range:

$70,000-$80,000 USD Annually Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

BENEFITS

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires ; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide necessary therapeutic services to clients within the office as well as in the community by assessing applicable services. Make appropriate referrals for safety purposes. Determine appropriate therapeutic interventions. Provide appropriate resources as needed. Use clinical and psychological theory to assess necessary treatment for individuals and families. applicable interventions for treatment for a variety of disorders and addictions. Prepare clinical interventions based on data. Make appropriate referrals based on cases. Develop goals and objectives for clinical treatment plans. Document client's progress regarding treatment goals. Consult with peers regarding client needs and course of action to be taken. Communicate with the clinician based on support and problem-solving needs. Interact with other professionals. Provide expert court testimonies as required. Prepare all required reports for court cases. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum one year related experience

Education:

Master's degree in counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy related field required

License/Certifications:

License-eligible or Licensed Therapist in the

State of Colorado Note:

An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: Spanish Bilingual skillset. Three or more years of post-graduate experience in clinical or counseling services. Experience in a clinical setting as a therapist with child protection and substance abuse. Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365. Experience entering and tracking data. A true passion for serving and working with people. Experience communicating with varying levels of audiences (vulnerable population, community partners, or executive team). Independent critical thinking and analysis. Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of customer. Ability to read and interpret statutes and legislation. Ability to handle potentially emotionally taxing situations with highly emotional individuals. Strong time management and prioritization skills. Understand the extreme need for confidentiality due to nature of work. Ability to remain calm when dealing with highly emotional individuals via phone and in person.

Additional Job Information:

A valid Colorado driver's license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.

Accommodations Statement :

We encourage people with disabilities to and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to . All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date.

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Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Current Jefferson County employees must through their employee profile in Workday. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal. For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or

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Category:

Health & Human Services