State of Colorado
CDOC (Social Worker /Counselor III) Sex Offender Treatment Provider - (CANON CIT
State of Colorado, Cañon City, Colorado, United States
CDOC (Social Worker / Counselor III) Sex Offender Treatment Provider - Canon City, CO
Position within the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) providing intensive treatment to sex offenders in the Sex Offender Treatment & Monitoring Program (SOTMP) with responsibilities including assessment, treatment planning, therapy facilitation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with parole board and community providers.
Benefits
Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure retirement benefits: PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) 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
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans for inmates in SOTMP
Conduct psycho‑sexual evaluations for community corrections, parole board, and other treatment providers
Prepare parole board assessments and participate in periodic support education meetings
Participate in standardized training workshops on dynamics of sex offenders
Provide crisis intervention and consultation to correctional staff on high‑risk sex offender behaviors
Review records and interview inmates to assess sexual violence level, treatment needs, and amenability
Conduct individual and group therapy using Risk–Need–Responsivity (RNR) model and supplemental interventions
Maintain accurate documentation and evaluate treatment progress regularly
Minimum Qualifications
Valid, active license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
One year of licensed or license‑candidate experience with mental‑health and/or sex‑offender population (e.g., LSW, LPCC, SWC, or LMFT candidate)
Required Competencies
Self‑control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent environments
Stamina to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure
Strong crisis assessment and counseling skills using agency protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication; proficiency in English
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with offenders
Accessibility‑friendly documentation skills (plain language)
Preferred Qualifications
Mental‑health counseling experience with inmate population and crisis intervention
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments
Listing with SOMB as a treatment provider
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
EEO Statement The Colorado Department of Corrections is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, receive equal employment opportunity.
Contact To apply, contact Stacey Hibpshman:
stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us
or
719‑723‑3973 .
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Benefits
Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure retirement benefits: PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) 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
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans for inmates in SOTMP
Conduct psycho‑sexual evaluations for community corrections, parole board, and other treatment providers
Prepare parole board assessments and participate in periodic support education meetings
Participate in standardized training workshops on dynamics of sex offenders
Provide crisis intervention and consultation to correctional staff on high‑risk sex offender behaviors
Review records and interview inmates to assess sexual violence level, treatment needs, and amenability
Conduct individual and group therapy using Risk–Need–Responsivity (RNR) model and supplemental interventions
Maintain accurate documentation and evaluate treatment progress regularly
Minimum Qualifications
Valid, active license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
One year of licensed or license‑candidate experience with mental‑health and/or sex‑offender population (e.g., LSW, LPCC, SWC, or LMFT candidate)
Required Competencies
Self‑control and ability to work in stressful, potentially violent environments
Stamina to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure
Strong crisis assessment and counseling skills using agency protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication; proficiency in English
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with offenders
Accessibility‑friendly documentation skills (plain language)
Preferred Qualifications
Mental‑health counseling experience with inmate population and crisis intervention
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments
Listing with SOMB as a treatment provider
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
EEO Statement The Colorado Department of Corrections is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, receive equal employment opportunity.
Contact To apply, contact Stacey Hibpshman:
stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us
or
719‑723‑3973 .
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