Social Work/Counselor I - FCF MAT / In-Reach

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides continuity of care to inmates under the supervision of licensed professionals and in compliance with behavioral health guidelines. The role involves working with identified inmates to complete Medical Assisted Treatment intake packets, scheduling in-reach appointments with community MAT providers, and participating in these appointments, documenting them appropriately. The Social Work/Counselor I will collaborate closely with CDOC Community Behavioral Health, CDOC MAT Providers, Facility Case Managers, Community MAT Providers, and other community agencies. Additionally, the position will provide behavioral health community transition services to inmates releasing from CDOC, identify inmates participating in or eligible for MAT services, and provide psycho-education on topics such as MAT and community resources under the supervision of a licensed professional. A key responsibility includes maintaining a database and tracking inmates in the MAT in-reach service, monitoring inmate treatment and documentation for compliance with standards, and ensuring continuity of care. The position may also require providing coverage for other state facilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor'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.
• Related experience in behavioral health services will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Work experience less than full time will be prorated.
• Ability to provide direct behavioral health support services to clients.
• 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 under supervision.
• Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of clients.
• Ability to provide mental health support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• 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.
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• 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 offenders.
• 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.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Colorado State correctional environment.
• Experience in processes such as relaxation training, social skills groups, or recreational activities.
• Experience scheduling psychiatric clinics.
• Experience providing input needed for treatment and management planning; to include observations of behaviors, problems, symptoms, and response to treatment interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuity of care to inmates under the supervision of licensed professionals and in compliance with behavioral health guidelines.
• Works with identified inmates to complete Medical Assisted Treatment intake packets.
• Schedules in-reach appointments with community MAT providers.
• Participates in MAT in-reach appointments and document appointments appropriately.
• Collaborates closely with CDOC Community Behavioral Health, CDOC MAT Providers, Facility Case Managers, Community MAT Providers and other community agencies.
• Provides behavioral health community transition services to inmates releasing from CDOC.
• Identifies inmates that are currently participating in MAT and/or eligible for MAT services in assigned facilities.
• Provides psycho-education such as MAT education and community resource information to the inmate population under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Maintains a database and tracks inmates participating in the MAT in-reach service.
• Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards, assures continuity of care and completes assigned tasks.
• Position may be required to provide coverage for other state facilities as needed.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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