Colorado Department of Revenue
CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor III) - Mental Health Clinician - (BUENA VISTA)
Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States
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CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor III) - Mental Health Clinician - (BUENA VISTA)
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Colorado Department Of Corrections Mission 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.
Department Information Colorado Department Of Corrections Mission
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
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. Member Contribution Rates .
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 and more;
Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
WHO MAY APPLY A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to include licensure through the State of Colorado.
LOCATION There are several positions located at multiple facilities in
BUENA VISTA (CHAFFEE COUNTY), CO.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description Of Job Mental Health Clinician
Assigned case load will consist primarily of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs.
Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.
Provide individual and group therapy.
Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
Refer inmates to psychology for more complex psychological assessment.
Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available.
Participation in 24 hour On Call System.
Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.
Renders 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 transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Applicant must have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado, to include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidate (SWC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population.
Required Competencies
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 possess and maintain a valid license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist;
Knowledge of and ability to conduct crisis assessment and counseling utilizing therapist manuals and protocols and agency/facility security policies;
Ability to effectively interact with offenders;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Preferred Qualifications
Mental health counseling with the inmate population and crisis intervention experience;
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments;
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Conditions of Employment
Must be 21 years of age;
Possess a valid driver’s license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
Possess a high school diploma or GED;
Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in the activity described above.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
Successfully pass all modules of the 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;
All DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.
EEO Statement We strongly encourage protected classes to apply.
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CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor III) - Mental Health Clinician - (BUENA VISTA)
role at
Colorado Department of Revenue
2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Colorado Department Of Corrections Mission 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.
Department Information Colorado Department Of Corrections Mission
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
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. Member Contribution Rates .
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 and more;
Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
WHO MAY APPLY A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to include licensure through the State of Colorado.
LOCATION There are several positions located at multiple facilities in
BUENA VISTA (CHAFFEE COUNTY), CO.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description Of Job Mental Health Clinician
Assigned case load will consist primarily of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs.
Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.
Provide individual and group therapy.
Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
Refer inmates to psychology for more complex psychological assessment.
Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available.
Participation in 24 hour On Call System.
Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.
Renders 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 transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Applicant must have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado, to include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidate (SWC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population.
Required Competencies
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 possess and maintain a valid license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist;
Knowledge of and ability to conduct crisis assessment and counseling utilizing therapist manuals and protocols and agency/facility security policies;
Ability to effectively interact with offenders;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Preferred Qualifications
Mental health counseling with the inmate population and crisis intervention experience;
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments;
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Conditions of Employment
Must be 21 years of age;
Possess a valid driver’s license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
Possess a high school diploma or GED;
Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in the activity described above.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
Successfully pass all modules of the 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;
All DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.
EEO Statement We strongly encourage protected classes to apply.
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