State of Colorado
CDOC Social Work/Counselor III - Parole Behavior Health Specialist - (Denver/Eng
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
CDOC Social Work/Counselor III - Parole Behavior Health Specialist (Denver/Englewood Region)
Colorado Department Of Corrections Mission: 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 to make state government more effective and efficient.
Benefits
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
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.
Description of Job Mental Health Clinician: This position exists to provide clinical mental health skills as the mental health consultant and clinician in a designated parole region. Responsible for:
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
Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable mental health, departmental, organizational and unit standards
Promote collaborative multi-disciplinary 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 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
Applicant must have one year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado or 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
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
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
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 uses e‑Verify to confirm eligibility
Successfully pass all modules of the 6‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training
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 takedown
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 during 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
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Benefits
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
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.
Description of Job Mental Health Clinician: This position exists to provide clinical mental health skills as the mental health consultant and clinician in a designated parole region. Responsible for:
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
Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable mental health, departmental, organizational and unit standards
Promote collaborative multi-disciplinary 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 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
Applicant must have one year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado or 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
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
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
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 uses e‑Verify to confirm eligibility
Successfully pass all modules of the 6‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training
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 takedown
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 during 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
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