Colorado Department of Corrections
CDOC (SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DENVER
Colorado Department of Corrections, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
CDOC (SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - DENVER
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Mission The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) seeks to build public confidence and support state citizens by providing effective correctional services.
Benefits
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan.
Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
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, including licensure through the State of Colorado.
Location Denver, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description of Job This position provides substance use disorder services to a special population of offenders, participating in a parolee intensive treatment program operated by the department, to include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of offenders with mental illness, and substance abuse issues.
Responsibilities
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 it relates to substance use treatment.
Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards, assures continuity of care, and completes assigned tasks in compliance with overtime exempt status.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must possess a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.
Applicant must have 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 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, 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.
Applicant must still have 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.
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 Addiction Counselor.
Knowledge and a thorough understanding of Substance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines.
Knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines.
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.
Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates.
Must maintain required licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a current, valid Professional Counseling License (LPC) issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners or a Clinical Social Worker License (CSW) issued by the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) issued by the Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners.
Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with the severely mentally ill and developmentally disabled population.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment in a therapeutic community.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment to an incarcerated population.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments.
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Conditions of Employment
Must be 21 years of age.
Possess a valid driver’s license; must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license and comply with traffic laws.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Have no felony convictions.
Successfully pass all modules of the 6-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including English reading comprehension and defensive tactics.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; CDOC does not sponsor non-residents.
Physical ability to complete defensive tactics training, including lifting, striking, and restraining techniques (details include: lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; use arms, palms, shins, and feet to deliver blows; withstand impact; swing a baton; rotate body 90 degrees; get down on one or both knees; etc.).
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and on assignment.
Must be able to see and hear to observe, address, and respond to potential security breaches.
Seize, hold, control, or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend others to prevent injury.
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control, or restraint situations.
Deal with individuals of diverse backgrounds with tactfulness and a congenial manner.
Communicate effectively.
Work in varying environments including outdoor inclement weather and concrete finishes.
Willing and able to travel; work various shifts including nights and rotating schedules.
TB screening required upon hire.
Contact Information For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director within ten (10) calendar days. The appeal must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, postmark, hand delivery, or fax.
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Mission The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) seeks to build public confidence and support state citizens by providing effective correctional services.
Benefits
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan.
Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
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, including licensure through the State of Colorado.
Location Denver, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description of Job This position provides substance use disorder services to a special population of offenders, participating in a parolee intensive treatment program operated by the department, to include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of offenders with mental illness, and substance abuse issues.
Responsibilities
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 it relates to substance use treatment.
Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards, assures continuity of care, and completes assigned tasks in compliance with overtime exempt status.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must possess a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.
Applicant must have 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 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, 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.
Applicant must still have 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.
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 Addiction Counselor.
Knowledge and a thorough understanding of Substance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines.
Knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines.
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.
Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates.
Must maintain required licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a current, valid Professional Counseling License (LPC) issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners or a Clinical Social Worker License (CSW) issued by the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) issued by the Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners.
Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with the severely mentally ill and developmentally disabled population.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment in a therapeutic community.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment to an incarcerated population.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments.
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Conditions of Employment
Must be 21 years of age.
Possess a valid driver’s license; must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license and comply with traffic laws.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Have no felony convictions.
Successfully pass all modules of the 6-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including English reading comprehension and defensive tactics.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; CDOC does not sponsor non-residents.
Physical ability to complete defensive tactics training, including lifting, striking, and restraining techniques (details include: lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; use arms, palms, shins, and feet to deliver blows; withstand impact; swing a baton; rotate body 90 degrees; get down on one or both knees; etc.).
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and on assignment.
Must be able to see and hear to observe, address, and respond to potential security breaches.
Seize, hold, control, or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend others to prevent injury.
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control, or restraint situations.
Deal with individuals of diverse backgrounds with tactfulness and a congenial manner.
Communicate effectively.
Work in varying environments including outdoor inclement weather and concrete finishes.
Willing and able to travel; work various shifts including nights and rotating schedules.
TB screening required upon hire.
Contact Information For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director within ten (10) calendar days. The appeal must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, postmark, hand delivery, or fax.
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