CDOC (HP VI) - MH Program Manager / Assistant Internship Coord (HYBRID).
State of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Overview
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 great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
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.
Medical and dental health plans;
Short and long term disability coverage;
Paid life insurance;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information.
Who May Apply:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Location:
This position is located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO AT CDOC HEADQUARTERS. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
This position is eligible for a hybrid workplace which is partly remote (work from home or travel to other facilities) and partly in office at the CDOC HEADQUARTERS in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Description Of Job
This position will provide operational and supervisory oversight of mental health staff working at Sterling Correctional Facility, After Hours Crisis/Weekend Assessment Clinicians, and serve as the master’s level mental health internship coordinator. This position will provide Mental Health services to offenders; provide consultation and guidance to correctional staff and administrators about behavioral health needs and issues, including developmental disabilities and other special needs populations as identified; provide training regarding behavioral health needs and issues; manage psychiatric crises, and assist in the institutional management of mentally ill offenders, or other special need populations identified.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
In collaboration with the doctoral internship coordinator, enhance and expand the scope of the master’s level mental health internship program, including collaboration with behavioral health program administrators to develop a structured internship training program.
Offer supplemental clinical supervision to interns while ensuring site supervisors deliver direct and consistent clinical supervision and oversight.
Help track and organize training for site supervisors and maintain affiliation agreements with colleges and universities; work with facility Wardens, HSA, and Clinical Services Headquarters staff.
Direct the daily administration of mental health services and establish systems for coordination of care among the multi-disciplinary team (behavioral health staff, facility management, offender services, and health care providers).
Provide clinical supervision and direction for mental health staff consistent with licensing and accrediting standards/guidelines.
Direct management of psychiatric crises and emergencies.
Serve as the master’s level mental health internship coordinator, including liaison with schools and CDOC internship program.
Organize, maintain, and update the mental health on-call schedule with the Mental Health Program Administrator.
Collaborate with the Mental Health Program Administrator to ensure program development and delivery in general population facilities.
Collaborate with Parole Mental Health on clinical consultation and service coordination for CDOC staff and case managers in community transition plans.
Participate in the mental health management team to resolve issues and develop policy, clinical standards, and procedures.
Work with the mental health trainer to ensure training materials reflect current evidence-based practices.
Ensure staff compliance with the offender grievance process.
Coordinate with leadership to ensure staff supervision training courses are completed and provided to meet CDOC needs.
Serve as a certified trainer for the Colorado Training Academy and CDOC facilities; maintain trainer credentials.
Maintain evidence-based lesson plans and curriculum for the Colorado Training Academy.
Provide clinical guidance to interns in collaboration with program supervisors.
Provide clinical supervision and evaluation of internship performance and report progress as needed.
Provide regular training to mental health program supervisors and staff; analyze system gaps and recommend improvements to accessibility of treatment for offenders.
Evaluate professional performance and participate in related personnel actions.
Offer at least one hour of group clinical supervision to facility mental health teams weekly.
Provide clinical and operational supervision to After Hours Crisis/Weekend Assessment Clinicians.
Participate in 24-hour Mental Health On-Call Consultation rotation.
Ensure emergency and non-emergency transfer for offenders with acute mental health needs; maintain continuity of care through referrals and proper documentation.
Develop a structured Master’s level internship training program in conjunction with relevant coordinators and administrators.
Process all master’s level internship applications and maintain the associated tracker.
Coordinate with internship site supervisors to ensure training completion and appropriate supervision; offer direct supervision to interns in a hybrid internship program.
Minimum Qualifications
At least nine (9) years of professional experience providing direct behavioral health or managing patient care in a clinic that provided mental and/or behavioral health services.
Special Qualifications:
Possess one or more current, valid licenses from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
Substitutions
A combination of relevant education and professional experience equal to nine (9) years; must attach transcripts showing the degree and institution.
There is no substitution for the license requirement.
Required Competencies
Ability to supervise and provide staff leadership, development, mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders.
Ability to adapt, innovate and lead in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and strong organizational skills.
Problem solving and critical thinking to resolve issues.
Interpersonal skills to collaborate across facility programs and stakeholders.
Leadership: operationally-focused and results-driven.
Ability to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, procedures, laws, rules, and statutes.
English language proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience overseeing a mental and/or behavioral health program.
Operational oversight of a multi-disciplinary health care program with mental and/or behavioral health services.
Fiscal and budgetary experience; experience in a correctional environment.
Important Information
If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at Stacey.Hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
The Assessment Process
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications. Colorado law may require a comparative analysis process including interviews, assessments, or a review of your application materials. Be sure the Work Experience section of your application addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies, and Preferred Qualifications.
Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Ensure you attach transcripts or licenses as required. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination. The Colorado Department of Corrections provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Supplemental Information
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledgment. Include a working email address and monitor daily. For questions, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us.
These positions may require background investigations and medical screenings. Some requirements include a valid driver’s license, ability to pass protective service training, fitness standards, and background checks. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco-free. The State strongly encourages participation by protected classes.
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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 great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
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.
Medical and dental health plans;
Short and long term disability coverage;
Paid life insurance;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information.
Who May Apply:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Location:
This position is located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO AT CDOC HEADQUARTERS. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
This position is eligible for a hybrid workplace which is partly remote (work from home or travel to other facilities) and partly in office at the CDOC HEADQUARTERS in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Description Of Job
This position will provide operational and supervisory oversight of mental health staff working at Sterling Correctional Facility, After Hours Crisis/Weekend Assessment Clinicians, and serve as the master’s level mental health internship coordinator. This position will provide Mental Health services to offenders; provide consultation and guidance to correctional staff and administrators about behavioral health needs and issues, including developmental disabilities and other special needs populations as identified; provide training regarding behavioral health needs and issues; manage psychiatric crises, and assist in the institutional management of mentally ill offenders, or other special need populations identified.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
In collaboration with the doctoral internship coordinator, enhance and expand the scope of the master’s level mental health internship program, including collaboration with behavioral health program administrators to develop a structured internship training program.
Offer supplemental clinical supervision to interns while ensuring site supervisors deliver direct and consistent clinical supervision and oversight.
Help track and organize training for site supervisors and maintain affiliation agreements with colleges and universities; work with facility Wardens, HSA, and Clinical Services Headquarters staff.
Direct the daily administration of mental health services and establish systems for coordination of care among the multi-disciplinary team (behavioral health staff, facility management, offender services, and health care providers).
Provide clinical supervision and direction for mental health staff consistent with licensing and accrediting standards/guidelines.
Direct management of psychiatric crises and emergencies.
Serve as the master’s level mental health internship coordinator, including liaison with schools and CDOC internship program.
Organize, maintain, and update the mental health on-call schedule with the Mental Health Program Administrator.
Collaborate with the Mental Health Program Administrator to ensure program development and delivery in general population facilities.
Collaborate with Parole Mental Health on clinical consultation and service coordination for CDOC staff and case managers in community transition plans.
Participate in the mental health management team to resolve issues and develop policy, clinical standards, and procedures.
Work with the mental health trainer to ensure training materials reflect current evidence-based practices.
Ensure staff compliance with the offender grievance process.
Coordinate with leadership to ensure staff supervision training courses are completed and provided to meet CDOC needs.
Serve as a certified trainer for the Colorado Training Academy and CDOC facilities; maintain trainer credentials.
Maintain evidence-based lesson plans and curriculum for the Colorado Training Academy.
Provide clinical guidance to interns in collaboration with program supervisors.
Provide clinical supervision and evaluation of internship performance and report progress as needed.
Provide regular training to mental health program supervisors and staff; analyze system gaps and recommend improvements to accessibility of treatment for offenders.
Evaluate professional performance and participate in related personnel actions.
Offer at least one hour of group clinical supervision to facility mental health teams weekly.
Provide clinical and operational supervision to After Hours Crisis/Weekend Assessment Clinicians.
Participate in 24-hour Mental Health On-Call Consultation rotation.
Ensure emergency and non-emergency transfer for offenders with acute mental health needs; maintain continuity of care through referrals and proper documentation.
Develop a structured Master’s level internship training program in conjunction with relevant coordinators and administrators.
Process all master’s level internship applications and maintain the associated tracker.
Coordinate with internship site supervisors to ensure training completion and appropriate supervision; offer direct supervision to interns in a hybrid internship program.
Minimum Qualifications
At least nine (9) years of professional experience providing direct behavioral health or managing patient care in a clinic that provided mental and/or behavioral health services.
Special Qualifications:
Possess one or more current, valid licenses from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
Substitutions
A combination of relevant education and professional experience equal to nine (9) years; must attach transcripts showing the degree and institution.
There is no substitution for the license requirement.
Required Competencies
Ability to supervise and provide staff leadership, development, mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders.
Ability to adapt, innovate and lead in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and strong organizational skills.
Problem solving and critical thinking to resolve issues.
Interpersonal skills to collaborate across facility programs and stakeholders.
Leadership: operationally-focused and results-driven.
Ability to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, procedures, laws, rules, and statutes.
English language proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to create accessible documents following plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience overseeing a mental and/or behavioral health program.
Operational oversight of a multi-disciplinary health care program with mental and/or behavioral health services.
Fiscal and budgetary experience; experience in a correctional environment.
Important Information
If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at Stacey.Hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
The Assessment Process
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications. Colorado law may require a comparative analysis process including interviews, assessments, or a review of your application materials. Be sure the Work Experience section of your application addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies, and Preferred Qualifications.
Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section. Ensure you attach transcripts or licenses as required. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination. The Colorado Department of Corrections provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Supplemental Information
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledgment. Include a working email address and monitor daily. For questions, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us.
These positions may require background investigations and medical screenings. Some requirements include a valid driver’s license, ability to pass protective service training, fitness standards, and background checks. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
All Department of Corrections facilities are tobacco-free. The State strongly encourages participation by protected classes.
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