Colorado Department of Revenue
CDOC (SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DENVER
Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
CDOC (SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DENVER
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CDOC (SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DENVER
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Colorado Department of Revenue
Mission Colorado Department of Corrections aims to build a career that makes a difference and supports public service. Our professionals focus on delivering effective government services and customer service in state government.
Location DENVER, CO
Description of Job This position provides substance use disorder services to a special population of offenders, including behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of offenders with mental illness, and substance abuse issues within a parolee intensive treatment program.
Responsibilities Include
Provides professional behavioral health services to the offender population, including formal and informal evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions.
Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of offenders.
Ensures continuity of care for offenders by making referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Provides crisis intervention in alignment with clinical standards regarding professional privilege.
Informs offenders regarding substance use treatment.
Communicates about complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and offender behavioral management issues as they relate to substance use treatment.
Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to ensure compliance with standards and continuity of care.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Applicant must possess a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners and have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience with the substance use, mental health and/or sex offender population.
Substitutions A valid license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), AND a valid certification from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC) can substitute for the LAC requirement. Experience requirement still applies.
Work Experience Ensure the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant part-time and full-time experience related to the position. Resume references cannot be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the posting close date.
Required Competencies
Self-control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
Emotional stability, resilience, and alertness under pressure.
Knowledge of SUD treatment standards and guidelines; knowledge of Mental Health standards and guidelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to read and comprehend English; ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines.
Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates and to maintain licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Professional Counseling License (LPC), Clinical Social Worker License (CSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in Colorado.
Experience with mental health treatment and discharge planning for severely mentally ill or developmentally disabled populations.
Experience with SUD treatment in a therapeutic community and with incarcerated populations.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments and working within a multidisciplinary team.
Important Information Questions: Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
The Assessment Process includes MQ screening and potentially other assessments. AI tools in the process may disqualify applicants. Ensure Work Experience addresses qualifications and listed sections to assess suitability.
Transcripts, licenses, and other documents should be uploaded with the application. If submitting unofficial transcripts from outside the U.S., an evaluation by a NACES service may be required.
Background investigation is required. Random drug screening will occur. See policy on marijuana use for state employees.
Appeal Rights: If eliminated, you may appeal to the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Details provided in the posting.
Supplemental Information After applying, you should receive an acknowledgment email. Verify your email address and check spam/junk folders for notices. For assistance, contact Stacey Hibpshman at the address above.
Compensation and Scheduling The posting includes various location-based salary ranges and may reflect multiple vacancies. Some sections of the original posting included additional dates and market data; these have been omitted where not essential to the role.
Other job postings and related announcements may appear in the feed below.
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CDOC (SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DENVER
role at
Colorado Department of Revenue
Mission Colorado Department of Corrections aims to build a career that makes a difference and supports public service. Our professionals focus on delivering effective government services and customer service in state government.
Location DENVER, CO
Description of Job This position provides substance use disorder services to a special population of offenders, including behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of offenders with mental illness, and substance abuse issues within a parolee intensive treatment program.
Responsibilities Include
Provides professional behavioral health services to the offender population, including formal and informal evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions.
Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of offenders.
Ensures continuity of care for offenders by making referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Provides crisis intervention in alignment with clinical standards regarding professional privilege.
Informs offenders regarding substance use treatment.
Communicates about complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and offender behavioral management issues as they relate to substance use treatment.
Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to ensure compliance with standards and continuity of care.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Applicant must possess a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners and have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience with the substance use, mental health and/or sex offender population.
Substitutions A valid license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), AND a valid certification from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC) can substitute for the LAC requirement. Experience requirement still applies.
Work Experience Ensure the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant part-time and full-time experience related to the position. Resume references cannot be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the posting close date.
Required Competencies
Self-control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
Emotional stability, resilience, and alertness under pressure.
Knowledge of SUD treatment standards and guidelines; knowledge of Mental Health standards and guidelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to read and comprehend English; ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines.
Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates and to maintain licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Professional Counseling License (LPC), Clinical Social Worker License (CSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in Colorado.
Experience with mental health treatment and discharge planning for severely mentally ill or developmentally disabled populations.
Experience with SUD treatment in a therapeutic community and with incarcerated populations.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments and working within a multidisciplinary team.
Important Information Questions: Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
The Assessment Process includes MQ screening and potentially other assessments. AI tools in the process may disqualify applicants. Ensure Work Experience addresses qualifications and listed sections to assess suitability.
Transcripts, licenses, and other documents should be uploaded with the application. If submitting unofficial transcripts from outside the U.S., an evaluation by a NACES service may be required.
Background investigation is required. Random drug screening will occur. See policy on marijuana use for state employees.
Appeal Rights: If eliminated, you may appeal to the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Details provided in the posting.
Supplemental Information After applying, you should receive an acknowledgment email. Verify your email address and check spam/junk folders for notices. For assistance, contact Stacey Hibpshman at the address above.
Compensation and Scheduling The posting includes various location-based salary ranges and may reflect multiple vacancies. Some sections of the original posting included additional dates and market data; these have been omitted where not essential to the role.
Other job postings and related announcements may appear in the feed below.
#J-18808-Ljbffr