CDOC - (Social Work/Counselor IV) Therapeutic Community Manager - (PUEBLO)

State of Colorado • Pueblo, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Community Manager provides programmatic and administrative supervision of Substance Use Disorder staff at the Therapeutic Community and outpatient treatment program. The position assists with developing and reviewing treatment programs, provides assessment and treatment services, and supervises Substance Use Disorder counselors clinically and administratively. The manager coordinates service delivery, data entry, reporting, quality assurance, program evaluation, and standardized referral processes, and works with facility health and mental health staff to ensure appropriate care. The role also provides individual and group therapy to inmates, staff training, and support for treatment planning and documentation.

Requirements

• Hold a current, valid Colorado credential issued by the Department of Regulatory Agencies: Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
• Have two years of licensed or license-candidacy experience in substance use and/or mental health.
• Maintain the required licensure.
• Demonstrate self-control and the ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations while remaining alert, emotionally stable, mentally resilient, and observant.
• Tolerate stress, confinement, and high-stakes interactions.
• Have advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of Substance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines.
• Have advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of mental health standards and guidelines.
• Have strong leadership, supervisory, and analytical skills.
• Continue expanding clinical knowledge through continuing education on innovative techniques and research.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, read and comprehend English, and communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing.
• Create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain-language guidelines.
• Be able to provide direct patient care to inmates.
• Meet the listed employment conditions, including being at least 21 years old, possessing a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, passing required medical, background, drug, and Basic Training requirements, and being legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Have the physical ability to complete Defensive Tactics training and perform the listed physical and safety-related duties, including controlling or subduing assaultive persons, and be able to see and hear to monitor safety and security.
• Be willing and able to travel and work various shifts, including rotating days, afternoons, and nights.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or overseeing a Substance Use Disorder treatment program.
• Supervisory experience over professional behavioral health staff, including decisions affecting subordinate employees’ pay, status, and tenure.
• Clinical supervision or instruction of employees or interns, including guiding diagnostic assessments, reviewing treatment plans, and measuring treatment goals.
• A current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.
• A current, valid Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential issued by the State of Colorado.
• Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning to people with severe mental illness and developmental disabilities.
• Experience leading or overseeing a mental health program.
• Extensive licensed experience providing mental health treatment.
• Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment in a Therapeutic Community.
• Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment to an incarcerated population.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative supervision, including approving leave requests, completing performance-management documentation, and determining staff schedules.
• Provide clinical supervision, including treatment planning, case conceptualization, treatment interventions, and maintaining clinical supervision records.
• Coordinate with outpatient treatment staff in delivering services.
• Coordinate assessment and treatment staff data-entry activities at the Therapeutic Community.
• Conduct and supervise data reporting and quality-assurance activities to ensure service quality and compliance with Department policies and procedures.
• Provide summary reports to Substance Use Disorder Services and the Quality Assurance Officer as needed.
• Develop standardized curriculum delivery formats and core policies and procedures for Therapeutic Communities within CDOC.
• Provide group and individual therapy to inmates assigned to the Therapeutic Community.
• Document quality and compliance indicators, generate reports, and present feedback to program and administrative staff.
• Collect and evaluate performance data, identify improvement areas, and provide recommendations and technical assistance to facilities.
• Work with the Health Services Administrator and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure an appropriate level of care.
• Assist with Total Quality Improvement processes within Clinical Services Behavioral Health programs.
• Attend monthly meetings and prepare Therapeutic Community topic presentations to support provider input and participation in implementation activities.
• Participate in process and outcome evaluation research with the Substance Use Disorder Researcher, Quality Assurance Officer, and data-management staff.
• Train staff in inmate treatment, assessment review, individual treatment planning, program planning, educational and treatment groups, individual counseling, and preparation of assessment, treatment, and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate and direct identification, assessment, and standardized referrals of offenders for Therapeutic Community placement.
• Coordinate and direct required data reporting in the electronic system used to track program scheduling.

Benefits

• 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
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED