CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor III) PART-TIME - After Hours Crisis Assessment Cli
Colorado Department of Corrections, Cañon City, CO, United States
Colorado Department of Corrections
Department Information
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is committed to delivering effective and efficient services to the public. Employees play a critical role in supporting state government and improving public confidence.
Location
Canon City, Colorado
Type of Position
Part‑time (20 hours per week). After‑hours and/or weekends available.
Description of Job
Provide after‑hours mental health care, including crisis assessment and response, to inmates with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and high suicide risk.
Coordinate with staff for mental health needs beyond normal business hours and provide direct care during psychiatric emergencies.
Develop and implement individual mental health treatment plans.
Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
Conduct mental health assessments and interviews to monitor progress.
Update diagnoses and psychiatric needs levels.
Refer inmates to psychology services for complex assessments.
Communicate client history and treatment information to psychiatry.
Arrange emergency and non‑emergency transfers for acute mental health crises.
Contact on‑call psychiatric provider for medication needs.
Maintain electronic health records in compliance with agency standards.
Provide clinical guidance to non‑clinical staff.
Ensure continuity of care through referrals and documentation for unit, facility, or agency transitions.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid license in Colorado for one of the following professions:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
One (1) year of licensed or license‑candidate experience with mental health and/or sex offender populations.
Required Competencies
Ability to remain calm, alert, and resilient in stressful or potentially violent situations.
Strong crisis assessment and counseling skills using established protocols.
Effective communication with offenders; excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in English reading, speaking, and writing.
Knowledge of agency security policies and crisis intervention methods.
Professional interpersonal skills and empathy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience counseling inmates and conducting suicide risk assessments.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
Career advancement opportunities within the state system.
Secure retirement plans including PERA defined benefit and defined contribution, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
Paid life insurance.
11 paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave.
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities.
Eligibility and Conditions of Employment
Minimum age 21.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
No felony convictions.
Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
Completion of CDOC Basic Training and required physical assessments.
Ability to perform defensive tactics and basic physical tasks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Department Information
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is committed to delivering effective and efficient services to the public. Employees play a critical role in supporting state government and improving public confidence.
Location
Canon City, Colorado
Type of Position
Part‑time (20 hours per week). After‑hours and/or weekends available.
Description of Job
Provide after‑hours mental health care, including crisis assessment and response, to inmates with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and high suicide risk.
Coordinate with staff for mental health needs beyond normal business hours and provide direct care during psychiatric emergencies.
Develop and implement individual mental health treatment plans.
Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
Conduct mental health assessments and interviews to monitor progress.
Update diagnoses and psychiatric needs levels.
Refer inmates to psychology services for complex assessments.
Communicate client history and treatment information to psychiatry.
Arrange emergency and non‑emergency transfers for acute mental health crises.
Contact on‑call psychiatric provider for medication needs.
Maintain electronic health records in compliance with agency standards.
Provide clinical guidance to non‑clinical staff.
Ensure continuity of care through referrals and documentation for unit, facility, or agency transitions.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid license in Colorado for one of the following professions:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
One (1) year of licensed or license‑candidate experience with mental health and/or sex offender populations.
Required Competencies
Ability to remain calm, alert, and resilient in stressful or potentially violent situations.
Strong crisis assessment and counseling skills using established protocols.
Effective communication with offenders; excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in English reading, speaking, and writing.
Knowledge of agency security policies and crisis intervention methods.
Professional interpersonal skills and empathy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience counseling inmates and conducting suicide risk assessments.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
Career advancement opportunities within the state system.
Secure retirement plans including PERA defined benefit and defined contribution, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
Paid life insurance.
11 paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave.
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities.
Eligibility and Conditions of Employment
Minimum age 21.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
No felony convictions.
Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
Completion of CDOC Basic Training and required physical assessments.
Ability to perform defensive tactics and basic physical tasks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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