CDOC Social Work​/Counselor II Mental Health

Job Location:

Denver Correctional Complex

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Residency

This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. If selected and you accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.

Class Code & Classification

C4L2XX
— Social Work/Counselor II

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification/

Experience:

• 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)
• Current, valid Colorado license or registered candidate in one of the above fields

Current, valid full license from Colorado in any of the above fields also meets the requirements for this classification.

Required Competencies

• Provide professional mental health treatment to inmates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to create accessible documents and follow plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
• Ability to work independently and remain emotionally stable under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

Important Information

The assessment process includes a review of qualifications, possible online assessments, or interviews to establish eligibility. Application materials should address qualifications, experience and accomplishments relevant to the job description and minimum qualifications.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated have specific pay considerations.

Note on compensation changes: salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by internal factors.

If you have transcripts or licenses, upload copies with your application. For transcripts from outside the United States, provide a U.S. equivalency evaluation if required by the application process.

Background and Safety

• Successful completion of a background investigation is required
• All department facilities are tobacco free