CDOC Psychologist ; Statewide

Overview

This position provides professional psychological services, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist until own license is obtained, to a special population of inmates with mental illness or mental problems in compliance with DOC Mental Health Clinical Standards and Procedures, DOC AR's and all relevant statutes and guidelines, to include psychological assessment of mental health needs, individual and group therapy, clinical and behavioral management.

Position is responsible for regular communication with clinical and administrative supervisors. The Psychologist Candidate position prepares for Psychological licensure. This position participates in the 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation.

• Mental Health:
  Current Vacancies - Pueblo
• SOTMP:
  Current Vacancies - None

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. The eligible list created from this job posting will be used to fill current and future mental health and SOTMP vacancies in Canon City and Denver. Within this job announcement, you may select the type(s) of position you are interested in;
Mental Health and/or SOTMP.

• Applicant must possess a current, valid permit as a Psychologist Candidate from the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners.

Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP): If appointed to a position, you have 30 days after completion of the Training Academy to apply to obtain listing with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB).

Work Experience: Ensure that the "Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position 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.

• Experience providing behavioral health treatment within a correctional environment;
• Current listing with the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) as a treatment provider or evaluator;

• Ability to effectively interact with and provide direct care to inmates;
• Advanced knowledge of Mental Health standards and guidelines;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across facility programs and external agencies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must maintain required permit/licensure;
• Ability to read, comprehend and communicate in English (written and verbal);
• Ability to create accessible documents and content following plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
• Ability to remain calm in stressful, potentially violent situations and maintain emotional resiliency;
• Ability to work in environments with fluctuating noise, temperature and shifts; willingness to travel and work various shifts.

The Psychologist Candidate permit is a one-time registration good for 4 years to allow time to complete the EPPP Exam and Post-Degree Experience and Supervision. If appointed, you must become licensed within this 4-year period. If you do not possess a current, valid permit, consult the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) for information and registration.

Loan repayment/forgiveness programs are available via NHSC, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Conditions of employment include potential serial COVID-19 testing, age and licensure requirements, and driving license requirements. All job offers are contingent upon a medical screening and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at  or .

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and is committed to equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status.