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

Colorado Department of Corrections; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading state department as a Perinatal Bonding Mental Health Counselor in Denver. This role involves providing essential mental health services to perinatal inmates, ensuring their well-being and safety. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive hiring incentives and opportunities for career advancement within the state system.

Benefits

Strong retirement benefits

Medical and dental health plans

Paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

11 paid holidays per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; transcripts attached.
• Experience in correctional mental health treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health services to perinatal and postnatal inmates.
• Conducts individual and group sessions with inmate mothers.
• Ensures safety and security in the clinical environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Independence

Education

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

Job description

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Department Information

$25,000 Hiring Incentives for Clinical Professionals for full-time positions: Payout will be $5,000 after the completion of the academy, $5,000 after 4 months, $5,000 after 8 months, and $10,000 at 12 months.

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. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations.

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;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
• 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.

Loan Repayment/Forgiveness Programs

The Colorado Department of Corrections participates in the following programs: varies by site and is a competitive process.

• National Health Services Corps (www.nhsc.hrsa.gov)
• Colorado Health Services Corps (www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/colorado-health-service-corps) - varies by site and is a competitive process.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service).

Application Process

Phase I - Special Qualification Review
Phase II - Preferred Qualification Review
Phase III - Comparative Analysis
*Subject to change. Additional phases may be added as needed.

For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to 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 perinatal and postnatal inmates, including evaluations, assessments, and interventions;
• Oversees self-directed cognitive education programming for inmate mothers;
• Conducts individual and group sessions with inmate mothers;
• Observes and monitors inmate mothers with their newborns;
• Coordinates with community partners;
• Provides mental health services for general inmate population with mental illness;
• Ensures accurate documentation and information system updates;
• Provides clinical direction to staff;
• Documents inmate mental health care;
• Monitors treatment and provides counseling;
• Ensures safety and security in the clinical environment;
• Informs supervisor of safety/security violations and attends training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy, with transcripts attached;
• Current, valid permit or license from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies;
• Ensure work experience section of application is complete and relevant;
• Rehiring or reinstatement within six months is at previous pay rate or based on class series time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited program (CACREP, CSWE, AAMFT, COAMFTE, APA);
• License eligibility as a mental health professional;
• Experience in correctional mental health treatment.

Required Competencies

• Ability to provide mental health treatment to inmates;
• Efficiency and participation in on-call rotation;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and with diverse populations;
• Maintain licensure and provide comprehensive documentation;
• Read, write, and communicate fluently in English;
• Create accessible and clear documents.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered.