State of Colorado
CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor III) - Mental Health Clinician - (BUENA VISTA).
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Title & Location
CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor III) - Mental Health Clinician - (BUENA VISTA), State of Colorado
Overview Join the Colorado Department of Corrections as a Mental Health Clinician.
The role provides mental health care to a special population of inmates housed in the Colorado Department of Corrections with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and high risk for suicide and self‑injury.
The primary focus is on assessment, treatment, and crisis response for inmates with moderate to high treatment needs.
Responsibilities
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.
Participate in 24‑hour on‑call system.
Assure both emergency and non‑emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.
Render clinical direction to non‑clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
Assure continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Print a copy of this announcement for your records.
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 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.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Have no felony convictions.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; CDOC does not sponsor non‑residents.
Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics:
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows.
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
Swing a baton in a striking technique.
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and while on assignment.
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
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.
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.
Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Application Process Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant.
Applicants should submit a complete application on NEOGOV, including all required work experience.
Resume or “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the work experience section.
The application deadline is the posting’s closing date.
EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
The State of Colorado is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status.
Contact For any questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719‑723‑3973.
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Overview Join the Colorado Department of Corrections as a Mental Health Clinician.
The role provides mental health care to a special population of inmates housed in the Colorado Department of Corrections with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and high risk for suicide and self‑injury.
The primary focus is on assessment, treatment, and crisis response for inmates with moderate to high treatment needs.
Responsibilities
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.
Participate in 24‑hour on‑call system.
Assure both emergency and non‑emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.
Render clinical direction to non‑clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
Assure continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Print a copy of this announcement for your records.
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 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.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Have no felony convictions.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; CDOC does not sponsor non‑residents.
Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics:
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows.
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
Swing a baton in a striking technique.
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and while on assignment.
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
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.
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.
Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Application Process Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant.
Applicants should submit a complete application on NEOGOV, including all required work experience.
Resume or “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the work experience section.
The application deadline is the posting’s closing date.
EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
The State of Colorado is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status.
Contact For any questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719‑723‑3973.
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