CDOC Mental Health Counselor SW/C II (Canon City and Sterling)

Job description

Job Title

This position is located in Canon City and Sterling, Colorado. A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build 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 rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers:

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. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

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.

This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Kaylie Purcell at or .

Description of Job

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provides professional mental health services to inmates to include formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions;

Assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability needs level codes;

Provides group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention to include participation in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation;

Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health needs;

Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates;

Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies;

Documents both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records;

Monitors inmate treatment and listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction;

Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control;

Informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process, attends training programs as assigned, including self-defense course to ensure self protection skills.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must possess a current, valid Colorado license or registered candidate as a:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) OR

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) OR

Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC)

Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position.

Required Competencies

Ability to provide professional mental health or sex offender inmate treatment to inmates;

Individual must be efficient;

Able to participate in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies;

Ability to work independently;

Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation;

Must maintain required registration/permit/licensure as applicable to this assignment;

Ability to work with a diverse population of inmates;

Ability to provide professional mental health treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team;

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.

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.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Conditions of Employment

Must be 21 years of age;

Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.

Possess a high school diploma or GED;

Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. . The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics; Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;

Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;

Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;

Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;

Swing a baton in a striking technique;

Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;

Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;

Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;

Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;

Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;

Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;

Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates;

Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;

Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (

Worksite address

sterling, CO, 80751, US

Who can apply

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