CDOC Psychologist - Pueblo

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cdoc psychologist i - pueblo.

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this position is open to colorado state residents only.

this position is located in pueblo, colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations.

we are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.

"building a safer colorado for today and tomorrow".

• 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 401k and 457 plans.
• medical and dental health plans; state of colorado benefits
• 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.

provide professional psychologist services to inmate population in compliance with mental health guidelines, to include psychological assessment and evaluation of mental health needs, individual and group therapy, clinical and behavioral management of inmates with mental illness. Work with other staff regarding the mental health needs of inmates; provide clinical consultation and guidance to inmates and staff; process documentation to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records;

provide crisis intervention. Communicate regularly and appropriately to inmates, clinical staff and administrative supervisors to ensure continuity within the work program. Ensure compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards. Positions may provide professional services to the sex offender treatment and monitoring program (sotmp).

• education: graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate degree in psychology.
• licensure: applicants must possess a valid psychologist license issued by the state of colorado, department of regulatory agencies (dora).
• experience: must have one (1) year of experience as a licensed psychologist or permitted psychologist candidate.
• work experience less than full time will be prorated.
• 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.

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.

only applicants who meet the minimum requirements shall be considered for this announcement.

• excellent written and oral communication skills.
• ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues.
• maintain required licensure/credentials.
• strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and disciplines.
• 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 and observant throughout their shift.
• tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.

• experience practicing as a psychologist in a correctional environment.

and need to begin that process, please refer to the department of regulatory agencies (dora) - division of professions and occupations at  You may also contact dora at  or .

your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications (mq's). Applicants that meet mq’s will be included in the comparative analysis process. Colorado revised statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eskills assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a subject matter expert (sme) to assess and…