Colorado
Overview
Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:
We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our vision
… Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow. CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: 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. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as Safety Officers and are eligible for increased PERA benefits Medical and dental health plans; State of Colorado Benefits 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 and more For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891. Current Vacancies:
Buena Vista, Canon City, Limon, and Sterling; applications accepted for all locations. State correctional facilities are located in Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo, Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad. Responsibilities
Provide substance use disorder services to the inmate population, including formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions. Serve as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Monitor inmate treatment and documentation to ensure compliance with standards and continuity of care. Ensure accurate information systems behavioral health needs levels and provide group, brief, and individual treatment. Provide clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of inmates. Assist continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies. Provide crisis intervention in accordance with clinical standards regarding mental health professional privilege level. Document handwritten and electronic records accurately and timely to support comprehensive inmate behavioral health records. Communicate with inmates regarding their behavioral health care, consequences of maladaptive behavior, and effects of prescribed behavioral health medications. Listen to inmate concerns and provide counseling and direction. Communicate with staff within the clinical unit, facility, clinical and administrative supervisors, and outside agencies to ensure continuity of care. Address complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and inmate behavioral management issues; maintain program standards and safety. Promote safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment. Minimum Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Applicants must possess a current, valid certification from the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) OR Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC-C) OR Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). Work Experience and Application Instructions
Ensure the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position. This information will be used to determine compensation. Resume statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the posting close date for compensation purposes. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on time in the class series, whichever is higher. Required Competencies
Provide direct behavioral health care to inmates and comprehensive clinical documentation Work independently and collaborate across programs and external stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication; maintain certification/licensure as an addiction counselor Work with a diverse inmate population; strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Create accessible documents following plain language guidelines Maintain composure in stressful situations and respond to safety and security needs Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing addiction treatment to incarcerated and diverse populations Experience with resistant clients and multidimensional substance use assessments Experience providing addiction counseling in inpatient and outpatient settings Conditions of Employment and Other Information
All offers contingent upon medical screening and ability to perform essential functions Must be 21 years of age; possess a valid Colorado driver license; clean driving record High school diploma or GED; no disqualifying felony convictions; eligibility to work in the United States (e-Verify) Completion of Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training modules and defensives tactics requirements TM risk and safety considerations including exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum and potential violence Background check requirements and willingness to travel and work various shifts The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Random drug screening will occur during employment. APPEAL RIGHTS are available if you are eliminated from consideration. See the official Colorado State Personnel Board information for details. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact the Employee Relations Specialist. All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco free. We strongly encourage protected classes to apply.
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Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:
We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our vision
… Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow. CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: 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. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as Safety Officers and are eligible for increased PERA benefits Medical and dental health plans; State of Colorado Benefits 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 and more For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891. Current Vacancies:
Buena Vista, Canon City, Limon, and Sterling; applications accepted for all locations. State correctional facilities are located in Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo, Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad. Responsibilities
Provide substance use disorder services to the inmate population, including formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions. Serve as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Monitor inmate treatment and documentation to ensure compliance with standards and continuity of care. Ensure accurate information systems behavioral health needs levels and provide group, brief, and individual treatment. Provide clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of inmates. Assist continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies. Provide crisis intervention in accordance with clinical standards regarding mental health professional privilege level. Document handwritten and electronic records accurately and timely to support comprehensive inmate behavioral health records. Communicate with inmates regarding their behavioral health care, consequences of maladaptive behavior, and effects of prescribed behavioral health medications. Listen to inmate concerns and provide counseling and direction. Communicate with staff within the clinical unit, facility, clinical and administrative supervisors, and outside agencies to ensure continuity of care. Address complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and inmate behavioral management issues; maintain program standards and safety. Promote safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment. Minimum Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Applicants must possess a current, valid certification from the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) OR Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC-C) OR Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). Work Experience and Application Instructions
Ensure the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position. This information will be used to determine compensation. Resume statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the posting close date for compensation purposes. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on time in the class series, whichever is higher. Required Competencies
Provide direct behavioral health care to inmates and comprehensive clinical documentation Work independently and collaborate across programs and external stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication; maintain certification/licensure as an addiction counselor Work with a diverse inmate population; strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Create accessible documents following plain language guidelines Maintain composure in stressful situations and respond to safety and security needs Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing addiction treatment to incarcerated and diverse populations Experience with resistant clients and multidimensional substance use assessments Experience providing addiction counseling in inpatient and outpatient settings Conditions of Employment and Other Information
All offers contingent upon medical screening and ability to perform essential functions Must be 21 years of age; possess a valid Colorado driver license; clean driving record High school diploma or GED; no disqualifying felony convictions; eligibility to work in the United States (e-Verify) Completion of Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training modules and defensives tactics requirements TM risk and safety considerations including exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum and potential violence Background check requirements and willingness to travel and work various shifts The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Random drug screening will occur during employment. APPEAL RIGHTS are available if you are eliminated from consideration. See the official Colorado State Personnel Board information for details. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact the Employee Relations Specialist. All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco free. We strongly encourage protected classes to apply.
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