CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor III) Mental Health Clinician - (STERLING)

Job description

JOB Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage;Paid life insurance;11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.

WHO MAY APPLY

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to include professional licensure through the State of Colorado.

LOCATION

This position is located at the

STERLING CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

at 12101 CO-61, STERLING, CO 80751 . This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Mental Health Clinician:

This position provides mental health care to a special population of inmates housed in the Colorado Department of Corrections with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and high risk for suicide and self injury. Assigned case load will consist primarily of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs.

Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.

Provide individual and group therapy.

Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress. Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.

Refer inmates to psychology for more complex psychological assessment.

Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available.

Participation in 24 hour On Call System.

Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.

Renders clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.

Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies. You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS

(I.E., EXAMS, ORAL

BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS

)

WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at doc_ or call 719-728-0270.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

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