CDOC Social Work/Counselor II - Substance Use Disorder - Denver

Colorado Department of Corrections

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Job summary

Colorado Department of Corrections in Denver seeks a Social Work/Counselor II to provide substance use disorder services to inmate populations, including evaluations and clinical interventions under supervision. Responsibilities include collaborating with mental health professionals, guiding treatment planning, documenting records, and ensuring continuity of care.

A valid Colorado license in LSW/LCSW/LPCC/LMFTC/ADDC is required.

Qualifications

Current, valid Colorado license in one of the listed fields.
Experience in substance use and behavioral health treatment recommended.
Ability to document in Information System and maintain records.

Responsibilities

Provides substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment services under clinical supervision.
Collaborates with mental health professionals to address co-occurring issues.
Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to ensure standards and continuity of care.
Maintains accurate behavioral health records (handwritten and electronic).
Provides crisis intervention in accordance with professional standards.

Education

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC)

Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Department Information

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds 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 . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
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;
This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who May Apply

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Job Location

Denver Correctional Complex

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location

Description Of Job

This position provides substance use disorder services to the inmate population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provides substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment services under clinical supervision;
Collaborates with other mental health professionals to ensure co-occurring issues;
Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning;
Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards and to assure continuity of care;
Assures accurate Information System behavioral health needs levels, and provides group, brief, and individual treatment;
Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of inmates.
Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies;
Provides crisis intervention in conjunction with clinical standards regarding mental health professional privilege level;
Documents both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate behavioral health records;
Communicates directly with inmates regarding their behavioral health care such as consequences of maladaptive behavior and desired and undesirable effects of prescribed behavioral health medication;
Listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction;
Communicates to advise, counsel, inform and/or guide staff within the clinical unit, the facility, clinical and administrative supervisors and outside agencies to ensure continuity and direction of behavioral health care;
Communicates and responds to complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and inmate behavioral management issues;
Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards;
Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control.

Residency Requirement

This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description

C4L2XX Social Work/Counselor II

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Current, Valid Colorado License Or Registered Candidate As a