Trauma Director Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly 1.0FTE (.5FTE Therapist/ .5FTE TBRI®)

Reports to: Program Director and Clinical Director

Wage: $31–$34/hour, depending on licensure, clinical experience, and TBRI® training

status

Job Location: Larimer County with regular travel throughout Northern Colorado

ABOUT THE JACOB CENTER:

The Jacob Center offers trauma-responsive youth, family, and counseling services in

Northern Colorado. Serving Northern Colorado since 1988, we provide services to

children, teens, and families using Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®),

Positive Youth Development, and other evidence-based practices. Our mission:

Working with youth, families, and the community to foster resilience, promote felt safety,

and inspire positive and lasting change.

At The Jacob Center, we believe that healing happens in community. We're committed

to trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive care that centers resilience, empowerment, and

equity. We're looking for a bilingual, bicultural clinician-trainer to fill a unique dual role,

providing trauma-focused therapy to clients while also bringing TBRI® to Spanish-

speaking families and communities across Northern Colorado.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is a rare dual role for someone who wants both the depth of clinical practice and

the reach of community education. You'll split your time between direct trauma therapy

(.5 FTE) and facilitating TBRI® Caregiver Trainings in Spanish and English (.5 FTE) —

building trust with families, professionals, and community partners across the region.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Therapist (.5 FTE/approx. 10-15 sessions per week)

Open to both fully licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) and provisionally

licensed/candidates (SWC, MFTC, LPCC), we provide free clinical supervision toward

full licensure as part of this role.

● Assess clients and build individualized, trauma-responsive treatment plans, using

DSM-5 criteria and a holistic, anti-oppressive lens.

● Provide trauma-focused therapy and psychoeducation, drawing on a range of

therapeutic modalities.

● Coordinate with the client's broader support system, family, school, care team,

and with referral partners as needed.

● Keep timely documentation in our EHR, in compliance with agency, DORA, and

Medicaid standards.

● Grow your clinical practice through ongoing supervision, training, and

professional development.

TBRI® Practitioner, Bilingual/Bicultural (.5 FTE)

TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention®) is a research-based, trauma-informed

approach for caregivers and professionals working with children who've experienced

trauma, abuse, or neglect. Developed by the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child

Development, it focuses on building trust and felt safety to support healing and healthy

attachment.

● Facilitate TBRI® Caregiver Training — in person and virtually — for parents,

caregivers, foster/adoptive families, school staff, and community partners across

Northern Colorado.

● Deliver trainings and materials in Spanish with cultural relevance, building trust

with Spanish-speaking and Latine/Hispanic families through a bicultural lens.

● Adapt materials and delivery style to fit each audience's cultural, linguistic, and

developmental needs, serving as a cultural bridge within the agency and

community.

● Act as a go-to resource on TBRI® for caregivers and staff, and help shape

training quality and consistency alongside the practitioner team.

● Track training outcomes and keep accurate records.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:

This position combines client-facing clinical hours with community-based TBRI® training

across Larimer and surrounding counties. Expect a full-time (approximately 40

hours/week) schedule blending scheduled therapy sessions with a rotating mix of

daytime, evening, and occasional weekend TBRI® trainings. Telehealth options may be

available for a portion of the therapy caseload. Regular travel throughout Northern

Colorado is required for the TBRI® portion of the role, with mileage reimbursed per

agency policy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Master’s degree and professional licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC), or working

towards licensure/candidate license (SWC, MFTC, LPCC).

● 3 years related experience or 2 years clinical experience.

● Professional-level fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.

● Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable, marginalized, or trauma-

affected populations.

● In-depth knowledge of trauma responsive care and experience working with

community partners.

● Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel throughout the

Northern Colorado region.

● Ability to pass CBI/FBI/Trails/Colorado Courts background checks and UA drug

screening, post position offer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Completion of TBRI® Practitioner training through the Karyn Purvis Institute of

Child Development.

● Background in social work, counseling, education, child development, or a

related human services field.

● Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or educational presentations for

adults.

● Familiarity with the foster care, adoption, or child welfare system.

Note on TBRI® Training: You do not need to hold TBRI® Practitioner certification to

apply. The Jacob Center facilitates and fully funds this training for the selected

candidate as part of onboarding. Because certification is issued to the individual rather

than the agency, staff who leave within 2 years of completing training agree to

reimburse the agency for training costs on a pro-rated basis, per a signed training

repayment agreement provided at hire.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU:

● Move fluidly between one-on-one clinical work and engaging a room full of

caregivers.

● Build genuine trust with people from all walks of life, in both Spanish and English.

● Demonstrate understanding and implementation of cultural competency,

intersectionality, and cultural humility.

● Stay grounded and resourced doing trauma-informed work

● Manage your own schedule and a caseload alongside travel and training

logistics.

● Lead with authenticity, transparency, and a commitment to equity.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

● Full cost of TBRI® Practitioner training and certification.

● Professional development opportunities and continuing education support toward

licensure.

● Supportive clinical supervision and a collaborative TBRI® practitioner team.

● Mileage reimbursement for community travel.

● The autonomy to manage your own training calendar alongside your clinical

caseload.

● A team culture that values transparency, equity, and felt safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

● Ability to use computerized client database/EHR systems for documentation and

record keeping.

● Ability to communicate with clients, families, referral partners, and other

professionals in person, by telephone, and by email.

● This position requires regular travel throughout Northern Colorado. Employees

must maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable access to a

personal vehicle for work-related duties.

● This position will require you to travel out of state one time for 5-7 days to

complete TBRI® Practitioner Training

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Champion The Jacob Center’s mission and values in all professional interactions

with staff, clients, community partners, and stakeholders.

● Deliver clinical and TBRI® services across both program areas, including direct

client care, caregiver training and facilitation, documentation, and regulatory

compliance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Wage: $31–$34/hour

Benefits:

● Flexible PTO

● 11 Paid Annual Holidays

● Group Health and Life Insurance (eligible after 60 days full-time employment;

Jacob Center contributes to monthly insurance premiums)

● Employee Assistance Program

● Paid professional development and training opportunities

● Mileage reimbursement for community travel

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit the following by 9/4/2026 at 1pm MT

● Resume/CV

● Cover letter sharing why trauma-focused therapy and TBRI® resonate with you,

and what unique perspective, including your bilingual/bicultural experience you’d

bring to this role

● Three professional references

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Jacob Center celebrates diversity and is

committed to creating an inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applications

from individuals with lived experience, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others

underrepresented in behavioral health and community education. We recognize that

lived experience with trauma, marginalization, or systemic oppression can be a

profound qualification for this work. If your background strengthens our commitment to

equity and justice, we want to hear your story. It's been shown that women and people

of color are less likely to apply for positions if they do not fit all of the qualifications. If

• you feel you match most of the qualifications, but not all, please apply anyway.