DOC SOCIAL Work​/Counselor II - Substance Use Disorder - Buena Vista

Job Posting

Position located in Buena Vista, 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. Member Contribution Rates. 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.

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.

This position provides substance use disorder services to the inmate population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment services under clinical supervision;
• Collaborates with other mental health professionals to ensure co-occurring issues;
• Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning;
• Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care;
• Assures accurate Information System behavioral health needs levels, and provides group, brief, and individual treatment;
• Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of inmates.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess a current, valid license from the State of Colorado as: A Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC) OR
• Applicant must possess a certification as a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAT) and a license as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW), or Licensed Psychologist (PSY).

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. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the 'work experience' section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to provide direct behavioral health care to inmates;
• Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation;
• Ability to work independently;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external stakeholders;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must maintain certification/licensure as an addiction counselor;
• Ability to work with a diverse population of inmates;
• Strong organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
• Keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;
• Ability to provide addiction counseling as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to be creative when implementing therapeutic interventions;
• 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…