State of Colorado
CDOC - (Social Work/Counselor IV) Therapeutic Community Manager - (BUENA VISTA).
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States
CDOC - (Social Work/Counselor IV) Therapeutic Community Manager - (BUENA VISTA)
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Colorado Department Of Corrections Mission If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. 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 in making state government more effective and efficient.
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined 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: This position is only open to Colorado residents who meet the minimum qualifications.
Location: This position is located in
Buena Vista, CO.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
We are pleased to share that the CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC (FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center and work. CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing.
Description Of Job This position provides programmatic and administrative supervision of the Substance Use Disorder staff at the Therapeutic Community and the outpatient treatment program. This position will assist in the development and/or review of Substance Use Disorder therapeutic community treatment programs, provide Substance Use Disorder assessment and treatment services, and provide clinical and administrative supervision of Substance Use Disorder counselors.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Administrative supervision (approve sick and vacation leave requests, complete performance management program documentation, determine staff schedules, and all other duties associated with administrative supervision).
Clinical supervision (treatment planning, case conceptualization, group and individual treatment interventions, maintaining clinical supervision records, and all other duties associated with clinical supervision).
Coordinate with outpatient treatment staff in delivery of services.
Coordinate data entry activities of assessment and treatment staff at the Therapeutic Community.
Conduct and supervise reasonable data reporting and quality assurance activities to assure quality of services and compliance with Department policies and procedures.
Provide summary reports as needed to Substance Use Disorder Services and Quality Assurance Officer.
Develop standardized format for delivery of curriculum, develops core policies and procedures for Therapeutic communities within CDOC.
Provide group and individual therapy to inmates assigned to the therapeutic community.
Assist the outpatient treatment staff in delivery of services.
Document quality/compliance indicators, generating reports and presenting feedback to program and administrative staff.
Collect and evaluate data on performance, identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations and technical assistance to facility on the improvement of program and agency practices.
Work closely with the Health Services Administrator and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure an appropriate level of care.
Assist in the Total Quality Improvement processes within Clinical Services Behavioral Health programs.
Attend meetings on a monthly basis.
Prepare therapeutic community topic presentations as a vehicle for all program providers to have input and participation in the therapeutic community implementation activities.
Participate with Substance Use Disorder Researcher, Quality Assurance Officer, and data management staff to assist in conducting process and outcome evaluation research on specific programs and services.
Provide training regarding the treatment of inmates assigned to Therapeutic Communities, review of assessments, assisting counselors in the development of individual treatment plans, develop treatment program plans to meet specific needs, direct and participate in educational and treatment groups, provide training in the provision of individual counseling as needed, writing assessment, treatment and discharge summaries, and the necessary data reporting for the electronic system that tracks program scheduling.
Coordinate and direct the identification, assessment, and standardized referral process for offenders within the DOC for assignment to the therapeutic community program.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
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 two (2) years of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado, to include Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC‑C), and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population.
Substitutions
A valid license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
AND
A valid certification from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC) will substitute for the Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) requirement.
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.
Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Substance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines.
Strong leadership, supervisory and analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines.
Ability to continuously expand knowledge base through continuing education of innovative clinical techniques and research.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies.
Strong leadership and analytical skills.
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
Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a Substance Use Disorder treatment program.
Supervisory experience over professional, behavioral health staff. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees.
Clinical supervision and/or instruction over employees and/or interns to include guiding diagnostic assessments, review of treatment plans and measurement of treatment goals.
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 (LCSW) issued by the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 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 which includes leadership and oversight of a mental health program.
Extensive licensed experience providing mental health treatment.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment in a therapeutic community.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment to an incarcerated population.
Important Information For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at
stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us
or 719‑723‑3973.
The Assessment Process Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. …
Conditions of Employment All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.
Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal …
Supplemental Information After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission …
SENIORITY LEVEL
Not Applicable
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time
JOB FUNCTION
Other
INDUSTRIES
Government Administration
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Colorado Department Of Corrections Mission If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. 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 in making state government more effective and efficient.
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined 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: This position is only open to Colorado residents who meet the minimum qualifications.
Location: This position is located in
Buena Vista, CO.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
We are pleased to share that the CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC (FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center and work. CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing.
Description Of Job This position provides programmatic and administrative supervision of the Substance Use Disorder staff at the Therapeutic Community and the outpatient treatment program. This position will assist in the development and/or review of Substance Use Disorder therapeutic community treatment programs, provide Substance Use Disorder assessment and treatment services, and provide clinical and administrative supervision of Substance Use Disorder counselors.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Administrative supervision (approve sick and vacation leave requests, complete performance management program documentation, determine staff schedules, and all other duties associated with administrative supervision).
Clinical supervision (treatment planning, case conceptualization, group and individual treatment interventions, maintaining clinical supervision records, and all other duties associated with clinical supervision).
Coordinate with outpatient treatment staff in delivery of services.
Coordinate data entry activities of assessment and treatment staff at the Therapeutic Community.
Conduct and supervise reasonable data reporting and quality assurance activities to assure quality of services and compliance with Department policies and procedures.
Provide summary reports as needed to Substance Use Disorder Services and Quality Assurance Officer.
Develop standardized format for delivery of curriculum, develops core policies and procedures for Therapeutic communities within CDOC.
Provide group and individual therapy to inmates assigned to the therapeutic community.
Assist the outpatient treatment staff in delivery of services.
Document quality/compliance indicators, generating reports and presenting feedback to program and administrative staff.
Collect and evaluate data on performance, identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations and technical assistance to facility on the improvement of program and agency practices.
Work closely with the Health Services Administrator and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure an appropriate level of care.
Assist in the Total Quality Improvement processes within Clinical Services Behavioral Health programs.
Attend meetings on a monthly basis.
Prepare therapeutic community topic presentations as a vehicle for all program providers to have input and participation in the therapeutic community implementation activities.
Participate with Substance Use Disorder Researcher, Quality Assurance Officer, and data management staff to assist in conducting process and outcome evaluation research on specific programs and services.
Provide training regarding the treatment of inmates assigned to Therapeutic Communities, review of assessments, assisting counselors in the development of individual treatment plans, develop treatment program plans to meet specific needs, direct and participate in educational and treatment groups, provide training in the provision of individual counseling as needed, writing assessment, treatment and discharge summaries, and the necessary data reporting for the electronic system that tracks program scheduling.
Coordinate and direct the identification, assessment, and standardized referral process for offenders within the DOC for assignment to the therapeutic community program.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
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 two (2) years of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado, to include Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC‑C), and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population.
Substitutions
A valid license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
AND
A valid certification from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC) will substitute for the Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) requirement.
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.
Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Substance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines.
Strong leadership, supervisory and analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines.
Ability to continuously expand knowledge base through continuing education of innovative clinical techniques and research.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies.
Strong leadership and analytical skills.
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
Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a Substance Use Disorder treatment program.
Supervisory experience over professional, behavioral health staff. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees.
Clinical supervision and/or instruction over employees and/or interns to include guiding diagnostic assessments, review of treatment plans and measurement of treatment goals.
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 (LCSW) issued by the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 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 which includes leadership and oversight of a mental health program.
Extensive licensed experience providing mental health treatment.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment in a therapeutic community.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment to an incarcerated population.
Important Information For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at
stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us
or 719‑723‑3973.
The Assessment Process Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. …
Conditions of Employment All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.
Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal …
Supplemental Information After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission …
SENIORITY LEVEL
Not Applicable
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time
JOB FUNCTION
Other
INDUSTRIES
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Colorado by 2x
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