DOC Mental Health Counselor SW​/C II Gender Affirming Care; Sterling

Overview

DOC Mental Health Counselor SW/C II Gender Affirming Care (Sterling)

Position located in Sterling, Colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at  or .

• Provides professional mental health services to inmates including formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, gender affirming care 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, including participation in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation.
• Ensures emergency and non-emergency transfers for inmates with acute mental health needs.
• Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
• Ensures continuity of care by making appropriate referrals and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
• Documents in handwritten and electronic formats to maintain comprehensive inmate mental health records.
• Monitors inmate treatment, listens to inmate concerns, and provides counseling and direction.
• Promotes safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through observations and contraband control.
• Reports safety and security violations to supervisor; attends assigned trainings, including self-defense as required.

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. Transcripts must be attached showing name, institution, degree, and conferral date.
• Possession of a current, valid license or permit from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies in one of the following:
  Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist Candidate or Psychologist (substitute allowed).

• Master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health field from CACREP, CSWE, AAMFT/COAMFTE, or APA-accredited program.
• License eligible 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 treatment to inmates and work with a diverse population.
• Ability to participate in a 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across programs and external agencies.
• Ability to work independently and provide thorough clinical documentation.
• Maintain required registration/permit/licensure as applicable.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; create accessible documents following plain language guidelines.

• All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening to certify the ability to perform essential functions.
• Must be 21 years of age; valid driver’s license with a safe driving record; willingness to travel and work various shifts including nights on a rotating schedule.
• Unlawful conduct and background checks are required; a background investigation is successful prior to employment.
• All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco free; random drug screening will occur; marijuana usage in personal time may be restricted for certain employees.

• Be sure the Work Experience section of your application is complete and addresses qualifications, experience, and accomplishments related to this job. Resumes alone are not accepted in lieu of work experience.
• Transcripts or licenses should be uploaded with the application. If submitting unofficial transcripts from outside the U.S., include a NACES evaluation for U.S. equivalency.
• Under the Job Application Fairness Act, applicants may redact certain information from certifications and transcripts.
• In case of technical issues with NEOGOV, contact NEOGOV support at .
• Equity and inclusion are core to the State of Colorado; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Government Administration

Location:

Sterling, CO