CDOC Social Worker​/Counselor III Mental Health Clinician​/Gender Affirming Care STERLING

Position: CDOC Social Worker/Counselor III Mental Health Clinician /Gender Affirming Care - (STERLING)

colorado department of corrections mission:

if your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the state of colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

benefits

• 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. Member contribution rates. 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.

• visit state of colorado employee benefits for more information.

who may apply

the primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement to include licensure with colorado department of regulatory agencies (dora).

location

this position is located in sterling, co. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

mental health clinician / gender-affirming care

this position provides mental health care to a special population of offenders housed in the colorado department of corrections with mental illness, developmental disabilities and high risk for suicide and self injury.

responsibilities

• facilitate individual and group interventions utilizing approved gender affirming treatment curriculum.
• assigned case load will consist primarily of offenders with moderate to high mental health treatment needs, and housed in the gender affirming care unit.
• develop mental health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.
• perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
• update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
• refer clients to psychology for more complex psychological assessment.
• provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available.
• participation in 24 hour after hours system.
• assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.
• renders clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
• assures continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.

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applicant eligibility

only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and special qualifications will be included in the comparative analysis process.

minimum qualifications

• applicant must possess a valid, active license from the state of colorado as a licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist or licensed marriage and family therapist.

• and

• applicant must have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the state of colorado, to include licensed social worker (lsw), licensed professional counselor candidate (lpcc), licensed clinical social worker candidate (swc) or licensed marriage and family therapist candidate, and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population.

special qualifications

applicant must have a minimum of six (6) months experience with clients in the lgbtqia+ community, and gender affirming care and practices. This experience must be thoroughly detailed in the "work experience" section of your application.

required competencies

• 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.
• must possess and maintain a valid license from the state of colorado as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor or licensed marriage and family therapist;
• knowledge of and ability to conduct crisis assessment and counseling utilizing therapist manuals and protocols and agency/facility security policies;
• ability to effectively interact with offenders;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to read and comprehend the english language;
• ability to effectively communicate fluently in english both verbally and in…