Barber​/Cosmetologist-Cmhhip

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP) is an acute care psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric treatment services and medical services by multidisciplinary treatment teams. This includes: 24‑hour nursing care and assessment; psychiatric intervention and evaluation; psychological services; psycho‑social services; occupational therapy; educational and vocational rehabilitation services; recreational therapy; and other services required of an acute care psychiatric hospital licensed in the state of Colorado.

CMHIP provides psychiatric services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

The purpose of this position is to provide personal grooming services to clients in state institutions. Services include shampooing, cutting, styling, shaving/trimming (including facial hair), braiding, and treatment recommendations for scalp and hair issues. The position is a member of the interdisciplinary teams providing cosmetology services that support daily living care and support for community re‑entry.

100% In‑Person Working Arrangements. Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo is a 24‑hour facility.

Part‑Time

Working Hours:

Vary, typically 5 hours, 4 days a week or 7 hours, 3 days a week. This position will comply with the Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health / Division of Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo / Unit: CMHHIP Units/Shops current working arrangements. Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position provides hair care, shampooing, hair cutting, facial hair shaving/trimming, treatment, and recommendations for scalp and hair issues to patients  position works independently on hair services on the units or in one of the three beauty shops provided ps records of the services provided. Maintains shop/work area by sweeping, cleaning, and sterilizing area per regulatory requirements. Maintains patient safety by keeping tools and products out of reach and keeping work areas clean and uncluttered.

• Determine the stability of a patient before providing hair services, and notify unit staff if the patient does not appear stable enough to receive services.
• Determine what personal grooming services would be appropriate for individual patients.
• Determine when special hair care services for individual patients are needed.
• Determine which care products are appropriate for a patient.
• Determine scheduling for the provided services.
• Make continuous decisions regarding the monitoring of hair products and equipment while providing services.
• Maintain the environment of the beauty shop in a professional manner while ensuring safety and security.
• Follow all regulatory requirements related to barber/beauty shop maintenance and disinfecting, including the disinfection of all tools and equipment.

• Provide instruction and education regarding general hair care and hygiene, as well as maintaining good nail care. Instruction can be provided on an individual or group basis, as requested by patients or unit staff.

• Perform assigned tasks and duties within the scope of practice for this position that do not fall within the realm of the duty statements above.

• Current, valid Barber/Cosmetology licensure appropriate to the position from the State of Colorado’s Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure.

• 3 years of professional experience as a licensed Barber or Cosmetologist.
• 3 years experience braiding hair, including textured hair.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Must complete a full background check.
• Requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
• Shift work, may be required to work weekends and holidays.
• Use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials – hair care and nail products.
• TB testing.
• Influenza vaccination.
• Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit…