CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor III) Mental Health Clinician - (PUEBLO)
State of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
Overview
Colorado Department of Corrections – Mental Health Clinician (Youthful Offender System, Pueblo, CO)
This position provides mental health care to a special population of inmates housed in the Colorado Department of Corrections with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and high risk for suicide and self-injury. Assigned caseload will consist primarily of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs. Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment. Provide individual and group therapy. Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress. Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels. Refer inmates to psychology for more complex psychological assessment. Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available. Participate in a 24 hour On Call System. Assure both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis. Render clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates. Assure continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Responsibilities
Assigned caseload will consist primarily of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs.
Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.
Provide individual and group therapy.
Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
Refer inmates 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 On Call 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 inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must possess one or more of the following current, and valid licenses from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA): Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
AND
One (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado, including Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidate (SWC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, with experience in the mental health and/or sex offender population.
Required Competencies
Self-control, ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure.
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 English; ability to create accessible documents and plain language content with accessibility in mind.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Mental health counseling with the inmate population and crisis intervention experience.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments.
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
Be aware of background check requirements, training and compulsory compliance with department policies. All job offers are contingent upon successful medical screening and the ability to perform essential functions. CDOC maintains a tobacco-free workplace in all facilities. Equal opportunity employer statement and accommodations information are provided to applicants as part of the hiring process.
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Colorado Department of Corrections – Mental Health Clinician (Youthful Offender System, Pueblo, CO)
This position provides mental health care to a special population of inmates housed in the Colorado Department of Corrections with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and high risk for suicide and self-injury. Assigned caseload will consist primarily of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs. Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment. Provide individual and group therapy. Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress. Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels. Refer inmates to psychology for more complex psychological assessment. Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available. Participate in a 24 hour On Call System. Assure both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis. Render clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates. Assure continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Responsibilities
Assigned caseload will consist primarily of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs.
Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.
Provide individual and group therapy.
Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
Refer inmates 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 On Call 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 inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must possess one or more of the following current, and valid licenses from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA): Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
AND
One (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado, including Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidate (SWC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, with experience in the mental health and/or sex offender population.
Required Competencies
Self-control, ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure.
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 English; ability to create accessible documents and plain language content with accessibility in mind.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Mental health counseling with the inmate population and crisis intervention experience.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments.
Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
Be aware of background check requirements, training and compulsory compliance with department policies. All job offers are contingent upon successful medical screening and the ability to perform essential functions. CDOC maintains a tobacco-free workplace in all facilities. Equal opportunity employer statement and accommodations information are provided to applicants as part of the hiring process.
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