WHO WE ARE:

Brain injury can be hard to see and understand, but at Brain Injury Association of Colorado, we get it. We know each person with a brain injury is unique and can struggle with so many things. Every day, we provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need. Because when we do, survivors of brain injury have a chance to thrive.

WHAT YOU WILL DO TO HELP FURTHER THE BIAC MISSION:

The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator will provide behavioral support and group therapy with brain injury survivors.  The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator is responsible for co-facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum. Behavioral Health Services Coordinator offers building wide behavioral support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to residents of Valor on the Fax. Valor on the Fax is a 72-unit permanent supportive housing building exclusively for persons experiencing homelessness who also have a brain injury or related disability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates Educational/psychoeducational/recreational groups with an emphasis on strength-based treatment, a person-centered approach and trauma-informed care to clients with a brain injury.

• De-escalation and crisis management for residents.

  • At times, support first responders on-site to ensure resident needs and well-being are prioritized

• Behavior coaching - assist in completing mental health screeners and grant evaluation screeners  for residents who participate in clinical services/activities and develop appropriate Individualized Service Plans.

  • Service Delivery – Targeted Case Management: Provide coordination with internal and external providers. 

  • May assist is self-harm and suicide safety checks.

  • Monitor treatment progress on an ongoing basis and update Individualized Services Plans when there are changes to the client's level of functioning or  biopsychosocial needs.  

  • Develop discharge planning at the time of program admission and update during services as appropriate.

  • Data Collection, Reporting and Evaluation: Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to Federal, State and BIAC Clinical Services (BIACCS) guidelines.

  • Record details of client contact including type of contact, summary of activities, and therapy notes.

    • Billing: Complete necessary billing requirements and maintain Medicaid and other insurance requirements.

    • Being a part of a clinical therapy team that meets periodically for group supervision. 

• Supports Valor on the Fax staff in  implementing trauma informed practices and modeling person centered care  .

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.

• One year or more of experience in de-escalation and crisis intervention.  

• Experience with trauma-informed care, strength-based therapy interventions, motivational interviewing  and other applicable treatment modalities.

• Experience working with people with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disabilities .

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or more of experience delivering clinical services in a group setting.

• Experience with substance misuse interventions.

• Knowledge of community, state, and federal resources for brain injury, disability, or human services specific to the region this position serves.

• Experience teaching life skills such as: organization, financial management, healthy lifestyle, social skills, job skills, computer, and internet usage.

• Trained in a form of crisis intervention management, such as CPI or TCI.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CBIS certification (acquired within one year of employment and maintained through continuing education).  BIAC provides training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Can read and interpret documents. Can draft routine reports and correspondence. Can speak effectively before groups.  

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) - preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast paced office work environment managing multiple priorities.

• This onsite position will work at Valor on the Fax, typically Monday – Friday.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

OTHER:

• Equipment used: computer, car, cell phone.

• Travel: local, with occasional overnight travel to other locations

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

Paid Time off includes:

•  Unlimited vacation after 90 days of employment

•  Paid sick/wellness time

•  Paid bereavement and Jury duty

BIAC covers 100% of the baseline health insurance plan for employees, long term disability and life insurance, and we offer no cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Voluntary Benefits (employee paid) include:

• Financial benefits offered include 401k and Roth IRA with a discretionary match up to 3%, Health

• Health Savings Account (HSA), dependent on health plan selection Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Dependent Care FSA for non-medical expenses Training and professional development 

• Waived registration and paid participation in BIAC's annual symposium 

Training and Professional Development:

•  Lifelong Learning: Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.

• ACBIS Certification: Become a certified brain injury specialist (training and exam fee provided by BIAC).

• Team building & cross collaborations 

BIAC is a qualified not-for-profit organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)