CDOC Mental Health Counselor Social Worker​/Counselor II; Arkansas Valley

CDOC Mental Health Counselor Social Worker/Counselor II (Arkansas Valley)

Position located in Crowley County, Colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Crowley County, Colorado.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration

• Community Safety
• Dignity, Diversity and Respect
• Opportunity
• Collaborative partnerships

• 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 401(k) and 457 plans;
• Medical and dental health plans;
  State of Colorado Benefits;
• Paid life insurance;
• Short and long‑term disability coverage;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
• Employee wellness programs;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs;
• Training opportunities and more.

• Provide professional mental health services to inmates, including formal and informal evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions;
• Record accurate information system mental health needs levels, including psychiatric and developmental disability needs level codes;
• Offer group, brief, and individual therapy and crisis intervention, and participate in 24‑hour Mental Health On‑Call Rotation;
• Arrange emergency and non‑emergency transfers for inmates with acute mental health needs;
• Provide clinical direction to non‑clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates;
• Ensure continuity of care by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies;
• Document both handwritten and electronic records accurately and promptly;
• Monitor inmate treatment and listen to inmate concerns, providing counseling and direction;
• Promote and maintain safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment via conscious observations and sensitive item contraband control;
• Report violations of safety and security to supervisors, attend training programs as assigned, including self‑defense courses for self‑protection skills.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy; provide transcribed copies of transcripts;
• Current, valid permit or license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist).

• Master's or doctoral degree from a program accredited by CACREP, CSWE, AAMFT/COAMFTE, or APA;
• License eligibility as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist;
• Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment.

• Ability to provide professional mental health or sex inmate treatment;
• Efficiency and independence;
• Participation in 24‑hour Mental Health On‑Call Rotation;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration across facilities and external agencies;
• Comprehensive clinical documentation;
• Maintenance of required registration, permit, or licensure;
• Ability to work with a diverse population of inmates;
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and communicating in English;
• Creation of accessible documents following plain language guidelines with accessibility considerations;
• Self‑control, emotional stability, and resilience under high‑pressure, potentially violent situations;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction.

• Employees may be required to submit for regular serial testing and reporting for COVID‑19;
• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving…