Part-Time Mental Health Counselor SW/C II (Remote)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will provide after hours mental health crises services to inmates through tele-health system state-wide, provide consultation and guidance to correctional staff and administrators about mental health needs and issues included developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other special needs populations as identified. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides delivery of tele-health, after hour mental health services at an advanced practice level to a special population of inmates with mental illness; Works with other staff regarding the mental health needs of inmates after normal business hours; Assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability needs level codes; 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 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.
• Valid Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as a: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) plus current enrollment in a Masters program for Social Work or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) plus current enrollment in a Masters program for Social Work.
• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• 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
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
• Swing a baton in a striking technique
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
• 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.

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.
• Ability to provide professional mental health or sex inmate treatment to inmates
• Individual must be efficient
• Able to participate in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation
• Must maintain required registration/permit/licensure as applicable to this assignment
• Ability to work with a diverse population of inmates
• Ability to provide professional mental health treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Responsibilities

• Provides delivery of tele-health, after hour mental health services at an advanced practice level to a special population of inmates with mental illness
• Works with other staff regarding the mental health needs of inmates after normal business hours
• Assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability needs level codes
• 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 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

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
• Employee wellness programs
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

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