CDOC Social Worker​/Counselor MAT - Sterling

Location

Position located in Sterling, Colorado.

This position is available only to Colorado state residents. However, vacancies within 30 miles of the state border are exempt from the residency requirement, so applications from both residents and non-residents are considered.

For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Kaylie Purcell at  or .

• Provides continuity of care to inmates under the supervision of licensed professionals and in compliance with behavioral health guidelines.
• Works with identified inmates to complete Medical Assisted Treatment intake packets.
• Schedules in-reach appointments with community MAT providers.
• Participates in MAT in-reach appointments and documents appointments appropriately.
• Collaborates closely with CDOC Community Behavioral Health, CDOC MAT Providers, Facility Case Managers, Community MAT Providers and other community agencies.
• Provides behavioral health community transition services to inmates releasing from CDOC.
• Identifies inmates that are currently participating in MAT and/or eligible for MAT services in assigned facilities.
• Provides psycho‑education such as MAT education and community resource information to the inmate population under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Maintains a database and tracks inmates participating in the MAT in‑reach service.
• Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards, assures continuity of care and completes assigned tasks.
• Position may be required to provide coverage for other state facilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. Transcripts must accompany the application.

Related experience in behavioral health services can substitute for the degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Experience working in a Colorado State correctional environment.
• Experience in processes such as relaxation training, social skills groups, or recreational activities.
• Experience scheduling psychiatric clinics.
• Experience providing input for treatment and management planning, including observations of behaviors, problems, symptoms, and response to treatment interventions.

• Ability to provide direct behavioral health support services to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of clients.
• Ability to provide mental health support services as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Self‑control in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction.

All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening and background investigation. Applicants must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents from liability arising from the testing and use of this information. Applicants must also provide valid driver’s license information and meet state vehicle safety standards. Physical requirements include the ability to perform defensive tactics and to work in varying conditions.

A TB screening will be required upon hire.

Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer. The State provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status. The State is committed to building inclusive work environments and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be submitted on the official appeal form and delivered by email, fax, or mail within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice.

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