Colorado Department of Revenue
CDOC Social Work/Counselor III - Parole Behavior Health Specialist - (Denver/Eng
Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
CDOC Social Work/Counselor III – Parole Behavior Health Specialist (Denver/Englewood Region)
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is looking for a licensed mental health professional to serve as a Mental Health Clinician within the Parole Behavior Health Specialist (PBHS) program. The role will provide clinical mental health services, support, and consultation to parole officers and offenders with mental illness in the Denver/Englewood region.
Responsibilities
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 the resource guide.
Document service provision in applicable electronic systems.
Maintain program standards 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.
Qualifications
Minimum of one (1) year of licensed or license‑candidacy experience with the mental health and/or sex offender population.
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.
Eligibility to work in the United States (e‑Verify).
Legal, safety, and security requirements (see Conditions of Employment).
Required Competencies
Self‑control and the 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.
Proficiency in crisis assessment and counseling using therapist manuals and protocols.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend the English language and 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 and ability to travel throughout the assigned region.
Experience with defensive tactics and physical safety protocols (see Conditions of Employment).
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.
Benefits
Career advancement opportunities across the state system.
Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan.
Medical, dental, and disability coverage.
Paid life insurance and paid holidays.
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities.
Contact For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at
stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us
or 719‑723‑3973.
Equal Employment Opportunity Colorado Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Responsibilities
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 the resource guide.
Document service provision in applicable electronic systems.
Maintain program standards 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.
Qualifications
Minimum of one (1) year of licensed or license‑candidacy experience with the mental health and/or sex offender population.
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.
Eligibility to work in the United States (e‑Verify).
Legal, safety, and security requirements (see Conditions of Employment).
Required Competencies
Self‑control and the 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.
Proficiency in crisis assessment and counseling using therapist manuals and protocols.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend the English language and 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 and ability to travel throughout the assigned region.
Experience with defensive tactics and physical safety protocols (see Conditions of Employment).
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.
Benefits
Career advancement opportunities across the state system.
Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan.
Medical, dental, and disability coverage.
Paid life insurance and paid holidays.
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities.
Contact For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at
stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us
or 719‑723‑3973.
Equal Employment Opportunity Colorado Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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