Behavioral Health Diversion Coordinator

About the Role

The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, 20th Judicial District, is seeking a Behavioral Health Diversion Coordinator to expand behavioral health diversion services. This new position is funded by Boulder County's 1B Mental and Behavioral Health Tax and will support participants with mental and behavioral health needs through assessment-driven case planning, case management, harm reduction strategies, and connections to community-based services. The role will also facilitate additional diversionary options for competency-related cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and complete intakes for individuals referred to DA's diversion programs.
• Administer and score validated assessment tools for risk, behavioral health needs, and substance use.
• Interview diversion participants using effective interpersonal skills.
• Provide clear program information and explain requirements for successful completion.
• Develop assessment-driven case plans and deliver individualized case management for participants with behavioral health needs.
• Provide direct case management services, including one-on-one support, stabilization assistance, and harm reduction education.
• Make referrals and maintain communication with community service providers.
• Identify and help remove barriers to service engagement.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and responsiveness when working with diverse populations.
• Collaborate with diversion and restorative justice staff, prosecutors, system partners, and community service providers.
• Track and maintain accurate data on diversion cases in DA databases and client files.
• Utilize restorative practices to support accountability and repair of harm.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and case staffings.
• File motions with the court as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with software tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and case management systems.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently, maintain accurate records, and track case progress.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of combined education and experience.
• Direct client services experience providing case management to individuals facing behavioral health challenges, substance use, co-occurring disorders, or other destabilizing factors.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health, including how mental illness and substance use affect stability, decision-making, and engagement in services.
• A trauma-informed, person-centered approach grounded in empathy, accountability, and respect.
• Comfort working with individuals who may be ambivalent, resistant, or experiencing crisis, with the ability to maintain calm, supportive engagement.
• Skill in establishing meaningful rapport with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, linguistic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Openness to giving and receiving feedback, with a reflective, growth-oriented approach.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• A solution-focused mindset.
• High level of professionalism, judgment, and competency.
• Commitment to CPRJ’s values: prevention, accountability, harm reduction, restorative practices, and equity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish proficiency (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of local behavioral health, housing, and social service resources.
• Experience working within or alongside the criminal justice system.
• Experience or training in harm reduction and person-centered approaches.
• Familiarity with, or training in, restorative justice principles and practices.
• Training in cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, conflict resolution, and motivational interviewing.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems, filing court motions, and/or court procedures.
• Lived experience or professional experience that deepens understanding of systemic inequities, barriers to access, or the needs of justice-involved individuals.

Work Schedule & Location

• 40-hour/week position.
• Typical hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Flexibility required for occasional evenings and weekends.
• Based at the Boulder County Justice Center.
• Potential for a hybrid work schedule (remote and in-office) after 6 months of employment.

Salary

• $63,828.00 - $91,944.00 Annually
• Expected Hiring Range: $63,828.00 – $72,000.00

Grant Funding & Term

• This position is funded through a 1-year grant and is term-limited.
• The grant has potential for renewal for additional years.