Colorado
Overview
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. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado for Sterling and Trinidad. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:
We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our vision
…Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow. CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships 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. In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: 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. PERA benefits vary by position. Medical and dental health plans; 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 Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891.
Current Vacancies:
Canon City
The eligible list established from this job posting will be used to fill current and future Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP) vacancies throughout the state. State correctional facilities are located in Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo, Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad.
Responsibilities
Review records and interview inmates to assess sexual violence level, treatment needs, and treatment amenability.
Develop and modify individual treatment plans and goals as required by individual needs of the inmates.
Provide offense specific treatment to sex offenders by conducting group therapy and supplemental individual therapy, and evaluations according to the SOTMP program design.
Document assessment and treatment interventions in the appropriate department forms and databases.
Assure continuity of care for sex offenders by providing written reports for community corrections placement and Parole Board hearings; provide consultation to staff and external agencies; workshops and follow up contact for families and community support systems.
Promote and be accountable for safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment; report safety concerns as required.
Attend training programs as assigned, including self-defense to ensure self-protection skills.
Participate in SOTMP meetings to design and update program content and to ensure consistent delivery of sex offender treatment services throughout the DOC.
Review sex offender specific evaluations; provide training for the correctional system regarding philosophy, rationale, treatment and management of sex offenders’ high risk behaviors.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. You must attach transcripts containing your name, institution, degree, and conferral date.
Within 30 days after completion of the Training Academy, apply to obtain listing with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB).
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.
Important:
Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position. This information will be used to help determine compensation. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the posting close date for compensation purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation with a master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health field from a CACREP, CSWE, AAMFT/COAMFTE, or APA-accredited program.
License eligible as Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist.
Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment.
Required Competencies
Provide professional mental health or sex offender treatment to inmates;
Efficient, with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to collaborate across facility programs and with external agencies;
Ability to work independently and maintain clinical documentation;
Maintain required registration/permits/licensure as applicable;
Ability to work with a diverse inmate population and within a multidisciplinary team;
Strong English reading, writing, and communication skills;
Ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines;
Maintain composure and resilience under stress; adaptability to shift work and rotating schedules.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Important Information The Assessment Process : Applications will be reviewed to determine MQs. Qualified applicants may undergo comparative analysis, which may include suitability screening, assessments, or interviews to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager.
Be sure the “Work Experience” section precisely addresses your qualifications and accomplishments as listed above. Resumes or “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Failure to provide adequate information may affect your score or eligibility.
Employees who are rehired within six months of separation will return at their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on time in the class series, whichever is higher. Rehiring after six months will follow the same formula as new hires.
Please note that changes in role may constitute a promotion but salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by internal pay equity, budget constraints, or current compensation. Any changes will be communicated separately.
If you have transcripts, a license, or other documentation, upload copies to your application. Unofficial transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a NACES service.
Under SB 23-058, applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts identifying age, date of birth, or dates of attendance as applicable.
Background and Other Requirements : Successful completion of a background investigation is required. All job offers are contingent upon passing a medical screening. You may be required to submit to regular COVID testing and must meet other employment requirements as applicable.
Appeal Rights : If you are eliminated from consideration, you may appeal within 10 days to the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director. Information and forms are available at https://spb.colorado.gov/.
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity : The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco-free. We encourage protected classes to apply.
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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. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado for Sterling and Trinidad. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:
We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our vision
…Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow. CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships 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. In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: 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. PERA benefits vary by position. Medical and dental health plans; 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 Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891.
Current Vacancies:
Canon City
The eligible list established from this job posting will be used to fill current and future Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP) vacancies throughout the state. State correctional facilities are located in Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo, Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad.
Responsibilities
Review records and interview inmates to assess sexual violence level, treatment needs, and treatment amenability.
Develop and modify individual treatment plans and goals as required by individual needs of the inmates.
Provide offense specific treatment to sex offenders by conducting group therapy and supplemental individual therapy, and evaluations according to the SOTMP program design.
Document assessment and treatment interventions in the appropriate department forms and databases.
Assure continuity of care for sex offenders by providing written reports for community corrections placement and Parole Board hearings; provide consultation to staff and external agencies; workshops and follow up contact for families and community support systems.
Promote and be accountable for safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment; report safety concerns as required.
Attend training programs as assigned, including self-defense to ensure self-protection skills.
Participate in SOTMP meetings to design and update program content and to ensure consistent delivery of sex offender treatment services throughout the DOC.
Review sex offender specific evaluations; provide training for the correctional system regarding philosophy, rationale, treatment and management of sex offenders’ high risk behaviors.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. You must attach transcripts containing your name, institution, degree, and conferral date.
Within 30 days after completion of the Training Academy, apply to obtain listing with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB).
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.
Important:
Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position. This information will be used to help determine compensation. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the posting close date for compensation purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation with a master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health field from a CACREP, CSWE, AAMFT/COAMFTE, or APA-accredited program.
License eligible as Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist.
Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment.
Required Competencies
Provide professional mental health or sex offender treatment to inmates;
Efficient, with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to collaborate across facility programs and with external agencies;
Ability to work independently and maintain clinical documentation;
Maintain required registration/permits/licensure as applicable;
Ability to work with a diverse inmate population and within a multidisciplinary team;
Strong English reading, writing, and communication skills;
Ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines;
Maintain composure and resilience under stress; adaptability to shift work and rotating schedules.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Important Information The Assessment Process : Applications will be reviewed to determine MQs. Qualified applicants may undergo comparative analysis, which may include suitability screening, assessments, or interviews to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager.
Be sure the “Work Experience” section precisely addresses your qualifications and accomplishments as listed above. Resumes or “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Failure to provide adequate information may affect your score or eligibility.
Employees who are rehired within six months of separation will return at their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on time in the class series, whichever is higher. Rehiring after six months will follow the same formula as new hires.
Please note that changes in role may constitute a promotion but salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by internal pay equity, budget constraints, or current compensation. Any changes will be communicated separately.
If you have transcripts, a license, or other documentation, upload copies to your application. Unofficial transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a NACES service.
Under SB 23-058, applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts identifying age, date of birth, or dates of attendance as applicable.
Background and Other Requirements : Successful completion of a background investigation is required. All job offers are contingent upon passing a medical screening. You may be required to submit to regular COVID testing and must meet other employment requirements as applicable.
Appeal Rights : If you are eliminated from consideration, you may appeal within 10 days to the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director. Information and forms are available at https://spb.colorado.gov/.
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity : The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco-free. We encourage protected classes to apply.
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