CDOC Mental Health Clinician (Social Worker/Counselor III) - CANON CITY

Colorado; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the state government is seeking dedicated mental health clinicians to provide vital care to inmates with mental illness and developmental disabilities. This role involves creating treatment plans, conducting assessments, and offering both individual and group therapy. The position promises a rewarding career with a focus on making a difference in the lives of those in need. With a strong emphasis on professional development, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for licensed professionals eager to contribute to public service and improve mental health outcomes in the correctional system.

Benefits

Distinctive career advancement opportunities

Strong retirement benefits

Medical and dental health plans

Short and long term disability coverage

Paid life insurance

11 paid holidays per year

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license from Colorado or participating states.
• One year of experience with mental health or sex offender population.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health care to inmates with high treatment needs.
• Develop treatment plans and provide therapy sessions.
• Assure continuity of care and manage crisis situations.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Therapeutic Techniques

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Assessment and Diagnosis

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Job description

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:

$25,000 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS!

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;
• 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.

This classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) may be eligible for non-base building temporary pay differential of 2.8% through June 2025.
$25,000 Hiring Incentives for SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELORS:
Payout will be as follows:
$5,000 after successful completion of the CDOC Training Academy
$5,000 after successful completion of 4 months of service
$5,000 after successful completion of 8 months of service
$10,000 after successful completion of 12 months of service.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

LOCATION: There are several positions located at multiple facilities in CANON CITY. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Mental Health Clinician:

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 case load 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.

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ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• AND
• Applicant must have one year of experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact, to include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population.

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