Colorado Department of Revenue
Behavioral Health Specialist, Social Work/Counselor III - Zebulon Pike Youth Ser
Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Behavioral Health Specialist, Social Work/Counselor III – Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center
Join the
Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Youth Services
and serve committed and detained youth. This role involves providing evidence‑based therapeutic intervention, case management, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to promote youth stabilization and successful reintegration.
Job Duties
Maintain a caseload and conduct individual, group, and family therapy using evidence‑based treatment theories for adolescents.
Provide therapeutic services for substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma, behavioral challenges, and cognitive limitations.
Collaborate with medical team and psychiatrist for psychotropic medication assessment and continuation.
Coordinate with educational/vocational systems to ensure appropriate academic services.
Engage families/caregivers throughout treatment and transition planning.
Document interventions, progress, and case management in Fusion Electronic Health Record system.
Support agency services and implement cognitive behavioral, social learning, motivational interviewing, and other evidence‑based interventions.
Follow Sanctuary/ROCK Program and facilitate Community Review Teams and Individual Growth and Change Plans.
Assessment and Treatment Planning
Conduct mental health assessments, including brief status exams, and identify mental health and other needs.
Develop strengths‑based treatment goals and objectives.
Provide suicide risk assessment and monitoring.
Coordinate transition planning and services for successful reintegration.
Training and Consultation
Maintain knowledge of federal confidentiality regulations (42 C.F.R. Part 2, HIPAA) and state rules.
Train facility staff on evidence‑based treatment approaches.
Participate in orientation, workshops, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Provide supervision and consultation to staff.
Documentation and Communication
Document sessions in approved EHR using DAP format.
Communicate treatment progress and relevant information to appropriate parties.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid Colorado or state licensure under the Social Work Licensure Compact: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
At least one (1) year of experience using the licensure within the scope of the position.
State of Colorado residency at the time of application.
21 years of age or older; no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Valid non‑restricted Colorado driver’s license (if required for transportation).
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Youth Services
and serve committed and detained youth. This role involves providing evidence‑based therapeutic intervention, case management, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to promote youth stabilization and successful reintegration.
Job Duties
Maintain a caseload and conduct individual, group, and family therapy using evidence‑based treatment theories for adolescents.
Provide therapeutic services for substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma, behavioral challenges, and cognitive limitations.
Collaborate with medical team and psychiatrist for psychotropic medication assessment and continuation.
Coordinate with educational/vocational systems to ensure appropriate academic services.
Engage families/caregivers throughout treatment and transition planning.
Document interventions, progress, and case management in Fusion Electronic Health Record system.
Support agency services and implement cognitive behavioral, social learning, motivational interviewing, and other evidence‑based interventions.
Follow Sanctuary/ROCK Program and facilitate Community Review Teams and Individual Growth and Change Plans.
Assessment and Treatment Planning
Conduct mental health assessments, including brief status exams, and identify mental health and other needs.
Develop strengths‑based treatment goals and objectives.
Provide suicide risk assessment and monitoring.
Coordinate transition planning and services for successful reintegration.
Training and Consultation
Maintain knowledge of federal confidentiality regulations (42 C.F.R. Part 2, HIPAA) and state rules.
Train facility staff on evidence‑based treatment approaches.
Participate in orientation, workshops, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Provide supervision and consultation to staff.
Documentation and Communication
Document sessions in approved EHR using DAP format.
Communicate treatment progress and relevant information to appropriate parties.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid Colorado or state licensure under the Social Work Licensure Compact: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
At least one (1) year of experience using the licensure within the scope of the position.
State of Colorado residency at the time of application.
21 years of age or older; no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Valid non‑restricted Colorado driver’s license (if required for transportation).
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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