CDOC Mental Health Counselor Social Worker/Counselor II (Denver)

Colorado Department of Corrections; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Corrections seeks a Mental Health Counselor to provide essential mental health services to inmates in Denver. This role involves evaluations, therapy, and ensuring continuity of care, requiring a Master's degree and relevant licensure. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of those under our supervision.

Benefits

Distinctive career advancement opportunities

Retirement benefits including PERA plans

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

Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Valid license from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies in relevant mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional mental health services to inmates, including evaluations and interventions.
• Ensures accurate documentation of mental health needs levels.
• Participates in 24-hour mental health on-call rotation.

Skills

Mental health treatment skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy

Job description

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Department Information

Governor Polis announced on May 4, 2023 that this classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) is eligible for non-base building temporary pay of 2.8% through June 2025.

Position located in Denver, Colorado.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Who May Apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only.

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;
• Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans;
• Medical and dental health plans; State of Colorado Benefits
• Paid life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability coverage;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
• Employee wellness programs;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs;
• Training opportunities and more.

Application Process: Phase I - Special Qualification Review, Phase II - Preferred Qualification Review, Phase III - Comparative Analysis. Additional phases may be added as needed.

For questions, contact Brenda Valdez at [e-mail] or 719-723-3891.

Description Of Job

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides professional mental health services to inmates, including evaluations, assessments, and interventions;
• Ensures accurate documentation of mental health needs levels;
• Provides group, individual, and crisis therapy, participating in 24-hour mental health on-call rotation;
• Handles emergency and non-emergency inmate transfers for mental health needs;
• Provides clinical guidance to non-clinical staff;
• Ensures continuity of care through proper referrals and documentation;
• Documents all interactions accurately and timely;
• Monitors inmate treatment and addresses concerns;
• Maintains safety and security in the clinical environment;
• Reports safety violations and participates in training, including self-defense courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited institution, with transcripts attached;
• Valid permit or license from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies in relevant mental health field.

Ensure your 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete, detailed, and specific to this role. Resumes or 'see resume' statements are not acceptable in lieu of detailed work experience.

Preferred Qualifications include advanced degrees, licensure eligibility, and correctional mental health experience.

Required competencies include mental health treatment skills, efficiency, communication skills, ability to work independently, and cultural competence.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.