Social Work/Counselor Iii- Cmhhip

State of Colorado•Pueblo, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to provide therapeutic interventions including psychosocial therapies, individual, family and group treatment to severely emotionally disturbed/cognitively impaired patients and their families. This position completes assessments and disposition planning, interagency communication with residential care facilities, social services, community mental centers, etc., to ensure continued appropriate level services following discharge. Individualizes psychosocial therapy approaches to meet the specific needs of the patient population. Provide training and consultation to other professional staff.

Requirements

Current, valid Colorado licensure as a: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
One (1) year of experience with current, valid licensure from a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact based on the work assigned to the position.
Full background check and reference check required
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.
Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date
Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship
All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application
Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
Possess the physical ability to complete hospital required physical intervention training, MANDT and CPR
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor
Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic
Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety
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
Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing
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
Travel –Willing and able to travel
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
Annual influenza vaccination

Nice To Haves

MSW in Social Work
Knowledge of casework methods, techniques, and their applications to work problems
Knowledge of the principles of human growth and behavior, basic sociological and psychological treatment and therapy practices
Knowledge of interviewing skills and techniques
Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to use interviewing skills and techniques effectively
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

Completes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of patients being admitted for inpatient psychiatric treatment
Interviews the patient assuring that assessment data is as reliable as possible, that the patient is engaged in a supportive and educative manner, that confidentiality is maximized, and that symptoms and behaviors are thoroughly evaluated and handled in a sensitive and safe manner
Contacts/ engages parents/ family members, significant others, guardians, and referring agency personnel to interview and obtain relevant collateral and supporting information to enhance the understanding and dynamics of the patient’s situation
Completes the Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) and the bio-psychosocial component of the hospital’s Integrated Initial Assessment document
Completes re-assessments of the patient’s situation and response to treatment as frequently as daily and documents patient progress in progress notes, weekly progress notes, and treatment plan reviews
Collaborates with and inform team members of relevant assessment information
Coordinates discharge planning through evaluation and assessment of patient’s needs as they relate to available community resources and exploring and mobilizing those resources
Is the liaison between hospital and community agencies.
Identifies and chooses appropriate community placements and treatment programs
Provides case management by making appropriate referrals to community agencies, networking and directing reciprocal relationships with community agencies, Social Security, Social Services, Court system, jails, DOC, probation, parole, DYC, attorneys, CMHC, CCB, nursing, boarding, and group homes, individuals and families
Attends meetings with the above-mentioned agencies
Participates in the direction and formulation of treatment plans and reviews
Collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment team by recommending and designing treatment interventions, which meet patient and family education and therapeutic needs
Provides required documentation
Assesses patient and family education needs and identifies readiness to learn, motivation, strengths, and barriers to the learning process
Provides ongoing psycho/social education that is relevant to individual, social, and environmental factors and medical regimens to enhance mental health growth and stability
Educates patients and families regarding related symptoms of their disorders, symptom management, risk factors, relapse prevention, and level of care needs
Provides required and necessary documentation of the above
Conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions using social work theories and concepts relevant to the needs and pathology of patients and their families, considering their age, ethnic, cultural, religious, and sexual issues to affect behavioral change and reduce symptoms in the patient and the family
Interprets treatment issues, problems, expectations, and changes in behavior for patients and their families
Assesses and documents the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the goals and objectives of treatment
Guides milieu staff by modeling patient interventions, recommending practice and patient “homework” assignments that they may implement
Develops a therapeutic alliance with the patient and family to secure their understanding and participation in the treatment process
Provides information and education to patients and family and/or community providers about mental illness and treatment and/or refer to relevant resources to enhance their understanding of of patient's ongoing concerns and needs
Participates in orientation, educational workshops, social work discipline meetings, and training to assure and maintain competency in the provision of social work and treatment services
Provides consultation and training regarding social work services and clinical issues on a functional basis with clinical staff and discipline members
Participates in clinical and administrative supervision to enhance, ensure, and confirm skills, knowledge, competency, and understanding of assigned cases and team, discipline, and hospital processes
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program