State of Colorado
CDOC (SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DENVER.
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
CDOC (Social Work/Counselor III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DENVER
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Location:
DENVER, CO
Overview
This position provides substance use disorder services to a special population of offenders, participating in a parolee intensive treatment program operated by the department. Responsibilities include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, and clinical management of offenders with mental illness and substance use issues.
Responsibilities Include
Provides professional behavioral health services to the offender population, including formal and informal behavioral health 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.
Assures continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Provides crisis intervention in conjunction with clinical standards regarding mental health professional privilege level.
Informs offenders regarding substance use treatment.
Communicates regarding 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; completes assigned tasks in compliance with overtime exempt status.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.
One (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience (e.g., Addiction Counselor Candidate) 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 (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), AND a valid certification as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC) will substitute for the LAC requirement.
Required Competencies
Self-control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient;
Knowledge of SUD treatment standards and guidelines; knowledge of Mental Health standards and guidelines;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English (spoken and written);
Ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates; maintain required licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a current, valid Professional Counseling License (LPC) or Clinical Social Worker License (CSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) issued by the Colorado boards.
Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with severely mentally ill and developmentally disabled populations.
Experience providing SUD treatment in a therapeutic community and to incarcerated populations.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments; experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Important Information
For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
The Assessment Process
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications. Qualified applicants will be considered for the comparative analysis process. Colorado law requires state employment to be determined through a comparative analysis and may include various assessments. Use of AI tools in the assessment process may result in disqualification. Ensure your Work Experience section fully addresses qualifications, experience, and accomplishments related to the Description of the Job and Qualifications. Resumes or “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section.
Conditions of Employment
All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening certifying the candidate can perform essential functions.
Must be 21 years of age; possess a valid driver’s license; able to operate a motor vehicle safely.
High school diploma or GED; no felony convictions as described in the posting; pass defensive tactics modules and TB screening; legally eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation required; providing disposition information for any charges if applicable.
Random drug screening during employment; marijuana use restrictions vary by role and certification.
Appeal Rights
If you are eliminated from consideration, you may appeal to the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. See the posting for details on timelines and submission methods.
Supplemental Information
After submission, you should receive an acknowledgment email. Include a working email address and monitor it closely. If you have questions, contact the provided HR or recruitment contact. Scheduled assessments will not be rescheduled if missed.
Equity & Accommodation
The State of Colorado values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
All departments facilities are tobacco-free. We encourage protected classes to apply.
Note : This description preserves the core content and intent of the original job posting while removing formatting irregularities and extraneous boilerplate. References to other roles or unrelated postings have been omitted for clarity.
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Location:
DENVER, CO
Overview
This position provides substance use disorder services to a special population of offenders, participating in a parolee intensive treatment program operated by the department. Responsibilities include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, and clinical management of offenders with mental illness and substance use issues.
Responsibilities Include
Provides professional behavioral health services to the offender population, including formal and informal behavioral health 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.
Assures continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Provides crisis intervention in conjunction with clinical standards regarding mental health professional privilege level.
Informs offenders regarding substance use treatment.
Communicates regarding 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; completes assigned tasks in compliance with overtime exempt status.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.
One (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience (e.g., Addiction Counselor Candidate) 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 (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), AND a valid certification as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC) will substitute for the LAC requirement.
Required Competencies
Self-control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient;
Knowledge of SUD treatment standards and guidelines; knowledge of Mental Health standards and guidelines;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English (spoken and written);
Ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates; maintain required licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a current, valid Professional Counseling License (LPC) or Clinical Social Worker License (CSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) issued by the Colorado boards.
Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with severely mentally ill and developmentally disabled populations.
Experience providing SUD treatment in a therapeutic community and to incarcerated populations.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments; experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Important Information
For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
The Assessment Process
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications. Qualified applicants will be considered for the comparative analysis process. Colorado law requires state employment to be determined through a comparative analysis and may include various assessments. Use of AI tools in the assessment process may result in disqualification. Ensure your Work Experience section fully addresses qualifications, experience, and accomplishments related to the Description of the Job and Qualifications. Resumes or “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section.
Conditions of Employment
All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening certifying the candidate can perform essential functions.
Must be 21 years of age; possess a valid driver’s license; able to operate a motor vehicle safely.
High school diploma or GED; no felony convictions as described in the posting; pass defensive tactics modules and TB screening; legally eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation required; providing disposition information for any charges if applicable.
Random drug screening during employment; marijuana use restrictions vary by role and certification.
Appeal Rights
If you are eliminated from consideration, you may appeal to the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. See the posting for details on timelines and submission methods.
Supplemental Information
After submission, you should receive an acknowledgment email. Include a working email address and monitor it closely. If you have questions, contact the provided HR or recruitment contact. Scheduled assessments will not be rescheduled if missed.
Equity & Accommodation
The State of Colorado values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
All departments facilities are tobacco-free. We encourage protected classes to apply.
Note : This description preserves the core content and intent of the original job posting while removing formatting irregularities and extraneous boilerplate. References to other roles or unrelated postings have been omitted for clarity.
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