CDOC Psychologist - Pueblo

Who May Apply: 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

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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. 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.

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).

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate degree in Psychology.
• Valid Psychologist license issued by the State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• One (1) year of experience as a licensed psychologist or permitted psychologist candidate. Work experience less than full time will be prorated.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking to effectively resolve issues.
• Maintain required licensure/credentials.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and disciplines.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content following plain‑language and accessibility guidelines.
• Self‑control, emotional stability, and mental resilience under pressure.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction.

• Experience practicing as a Psychologist in a correctional environment.

Colorado Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The agency will assist individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.