CDOC Mental Health Counselor Social Worker/Counselor II (Pueblo)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Pueblo, Colorado and may be used to fill future vacancies. The State of Colorado offers a rewarding career that makes a difference in building greater public confidence in good government. Employees strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado, with a focus on customer service and redesigning services to make government more effective and efficient. State employment offers distinctive career advancement opportunities, strong retirement benefits (PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans), medical and dental health plans, paid life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time, employee wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment and forgiveness programs, and training opportunities.

Requirements

• Must possess a master's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.
• Must attach a copy of transcripts that contain your name, name of the accredited institution, type of degree received and date degree was conferred.
• Possession of a current, valid permit or license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as one of the following: Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist Candidate or Psychologist.
• Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Have NO felony convictions.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury.
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and reporting for COVID-19.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation with a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field such as counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology from a program accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT or COAMFTE) or American Psychological Association (APA).
• License eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Work, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist.
• Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional mental health services to inmates to include formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions.
• Assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability needs level codes.
• Provides group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention to include participation in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation.
• Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health needs.
• Provides 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 receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
• Documents both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records.
• Monitors inmate treatment and listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction.
• Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control.
• Informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process.
• Attends training programs as assigned, including self-defense course to ensure self protection skills.

Benefits

• PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.
• Training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level