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

department information

position located in sterling, colorado.

this posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

this position is open to colorado state residents only. However, vacancies that are located within 30 miles of the state border are exempt from the residency requirement. Therefore, applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of colorado for sterling.

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. Member contribution rates correctional officers i‑iv qualify as "safety officers" and are eligible for increased pera benefits.
• 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;
• training opportunities and more.

for questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to kaylie purcell at  or 719‑714‑5230.

• provides professional mental health services to inmates to include 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 to include participation in 24 hour mental health on‑call rotation;
• assures both emergency and non‑emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health needs;
• provides clinical direction to non‑clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates;
• assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies;
• documents both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records;
• monitors inmate treatment and listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction;
• promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control;
• informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process, attends training programs as assigned, including self‑defense course to ensure self‑protection skills.

• possession of a current, valid permit or license from the colorado department of regulatory agencies as 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 will substitute.

ensure that the "work experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position 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.

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.

• graduation with a master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health field such as counseling, social work, marriage and family…