Colorado
CDOC Social Work/Counselor III - Parole Behavior Health Specialist - (Denver/Eng
Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Colorado Department of Corrections Mission
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds 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 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. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as Safety Officers and are eligible for increased PERA benefits 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:
This position will cover the Denver / Englewood region of Colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Mental Health Clinician
This position exists to provide clinical mental health skills as the mental health consultant and clinician in a designated parole region. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Promote offender success on parole through collaboration and coordination starting in CDOC facilities through the transition to parole supervision Ensure that community-based offenders in psychiatric crisis receive assessment and intervention, in consultation with community parole officers Support and assist community parole officers and consult with re-entry specialists to facilitate successful parole for offenders with mental illness Contribute to service coordination through participation in community organizations relevant to transition services Provide consultation and assistance to community parole officers regarding the integration and behavioral health services needed for community-based offenders with mental illness Address emergent situations regarding offender mental health crises while on parole supervision Facilitate involuntary psychiatric assessment and/or hospitalization for offenders when clinically indicated Provide guided treatment engagement services for high-needs offenders Apply knowledge of evidence-based practices and report any deviation from evidence-based practices to the Parole Mental Health Coordinator Ensure medications and psychiatric appointments are in place Identify resources in each region for offender needs Monitor treatment compliance and efficacy for high-needs offenders Promote offender success in the community by providing family preparation classes and family psycho-educational groups Produce a monthly report that tracks offender status and services provided Update resource information in resource guide Document service provision in applicable electronic system Maintain standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable mental health, departmental, organizational and unit standards Promote collaborative multidisciplinary services and resource utilization to increase offender success in geographically diverse parole regions
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado or a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist AND Applicant must have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado or a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact, 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
Note : Ensure that 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 help determine compensation for the position. Resume statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the work experience section of the application.
Required Competencies
Self-control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure 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 crisis assessment and counseling using 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 English Ability to create accessible documents and technical content with plain language and accessibility in mind Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to travel throughout assigned region, driving a state-owned vehicle
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with the severely mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled population Experience in a behavioral health program with a criminal justice population Experience providing family-focused behavioral health services Experience collaborating with community organizations to facilitate mental health services Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Important Information
For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at
or 719-723-3973.
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Use of artificial intelligence tools to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in disqualification.
Be sure the Work Experience section of your application addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Failure to include adequate information may affect your score or eligibility.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of separation will have pay according to policy; longer separations follow standard adjustments.
Note: Salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by internal pay equity, budget constraints, or current compensation.
If transcripts are submitted, they must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency if from outside the United States. Include this documentation with your application.
In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify age or birth dates.
To process a background investigation, provide at least ten years of current work experience unless related to the job applied for. Additional information may be required.
Support contacts: You may contact NEOGOV support for technical issues with the application system.
Printed announcements for your records are encouraged.
Conditions of Employment
All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening. Applicants must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents from liability arising from testing and use of this information in employment decisions.
Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. See policy on driving standards and driving eligibility for state vehicles.
Other requirements include a high school diploma or GED, no felony convictions related to specified restrictions, legal eligibility to work in the United States, successful completion of Basic Training modules, and the ability to travel and work varying shifts.
All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco free. We encourage protected classes to apply.
Accommodation: The department will assist individuals with disabilities upon request during the application process.
Contact for accommodations:
Kristen Lange at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-728-0270
Schedule and equal opportunity: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies to promote inclusion and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.
All employment inquiries related to this posting are managed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds 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 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. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as Safety Officers and are eligible for increased PERA benefits 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:
This position will cover the Denver / Englewood region of Colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Mental Health Clinician
This position exists to provide clinical mental health skills as the mental health consultant and clinician in a designated parole region. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Promote offender success on parole through collaboration and coordination starting in CDOC facilities through the transition to parole supervision Ensure that community-based offenders in psychiatric crisis receive assessment and intervention, in consultation with community parole officers Support and assist community parole officers and consult with re-entry specialists to facilitate successful parole for offenders with mental illness Contribute to service coordination through participation in community organizations relevant to transition services Provide consultation and assistance to community parole officers regarding the integration and behavioral health services needed for community-based offenders with mental illness Address emergent situations regarding offender mental health crises while on parole supervision Facilitate involuntary psychiatric assessment and/or hospitalization for offenders when clinically indicated Provide guided treatment engagement services for high-needs offenders Apply knowledge of evidence-based practices and report any deviation from evidence-based practices to the Parole Mental Health Coordinator Ensure medications and psychiatric appointments are in place Identify resources in each region for offender needs Monitor treatment compliance and efficacy for high-needs offenders Promote offender success in the community by providing family preparation classes and family psycho-educational groups Produce a monthly report that tracks offender status and services provided Update resource information in resource guide Document service provision in applicable electronic system Maintain standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable mental health, departmental, organizational and unit standards Promote collaborative multidisciplinary services and resource utilization to increase offender success in geographically diverse parole regions
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado or a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist AND Applicant must have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado or a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact, 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
Note : Ensure that 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 help determine compensation for the position. Resume statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the work experience section of the application.
Required Competencies
Self-control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure 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 crisis assessment and counseling using 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 English Ability to create accessible documents and technical content with plain language and accessibility in mind Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to travel throughout assigned region, driving a state-owned vehicle
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with the severely mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled population Experience in a behavioral health program with a criminal justice population Experience providing family-focused behavioral health services Experience collaborating with community organizations to facilitate mental health services Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Important Information
For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at
or 719-723-3973.
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Use of artificial intelligence tools to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in disqualification.
Be sure the Work Experience section of your application addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Failure to include adequate information may affect your score or eligibility.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of separation will have pay according to policy; longer separations follow standard adjustments.
Note: Salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by internal pay equity, budget constraints, or current compensation.
If transcripts are submitted, they must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency if from outside the United States. Include this documentation with your application.
In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify age or birth dates.
To process a background investigation, provide at least ten years of current work experience unless related to the job applied for. Additional information may be required.
Support contacts: You may contact NEOGOV support for technical issues with the application system.
Printed announcements for your records are encouraged.
Conditions of Employment
All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening. Applicants must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents from liability arising from testing and use of this information in employment decisions.
Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. See policy on driving standards and driving eligibility for state vehicles.
Other requirements include a high school diploma or GED, no felony convictions related to specified restrictions, legal eligibility to work in the United States, successful completion of Basic Training modules, and the ability to travel and work varying shifts.
All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco free. We encourage protected classes to apply.
Accommodation: The department will assist individuals with disabilities upon request during the application process.
Contact for accommodations:
Kristen Lange at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-728-0270
Schedule and equal opportunity: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies to promote inclusion and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.
All employment inquiries related to this posting are managed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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