CDOC Social Work/Counselor IV - Outpatient Regional Mgr-SUD Program - (DENVER)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical and dental plans

11 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

State of Colorado in Denver seeks a regional supervisor for Outpatient and MAT services to oversee clinicians, deliver therapy, and ensure program quality. This role supports oversight across facilities, with frequent travel to regional sites and collaboration with health administration teams.

Requires current Colorado licensure in addiction or mental health fields and at least two years of licensed experience in substance use or mental health.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the current Colorado DORA licenses listed (LAC, CSW, LPC, Psychologist, or MFT).
• Two years of licensed or license candidacy experience in substance use or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional clinical and administrative supervision of Outpatient and MAT clinicians.
• Conduct data reporting and quality assurance to ensure service quality and policy compliance.
• Approve leave requests, manage staff schedules, and handle performance documentation.
• Deliver and train on core policies for Outpatient and MAT programs.
• Coordinate training with SUD Clinical Trainer and supervise clinicians in accordance with CDOC, ASAM and BHA.
• Provide group and individual therapy to offenders in Outpatient and MAT services.
• Collect data, generate reports, and provide feedback to program and administrative staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Self-control

Emotional stability

Team collaboration

Public safety

Reporting

Education

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Job description

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. 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:

This position is open only to Colorado residents who meet the minimum qualifications.

Location:

The primary location for this position is in Denver, but requires frequent travel to regional supervisory sites in Sterling and Limon.

This posting may be use 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 DENVER RECEPTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER IN DENVER, CO.

This position provides direct clinical and administrative supervision on a regional basis to the Outpatient, DUI and MAT treatment staff. In collaboration with the Outpatient Program Manager and HSA’s, this position will assist in the development and/or review of substance use disorder Outpatient and MAT treatment programs, provide substance use disorder assessment and treatment services, and provide clinical and administrative supervision of substance use disorder clinicians in accordance with the Department of Corrections (DOC), the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct and supervise reasonable data reporting and quality assurance activities to assure quality of services and compliance with Department policies and procedures.
• Provide regional clinical and administrative supervision of the Outpatient and MAT clinicians to ensure the effective delivery of Outpatient and MAT services.
• This position will approve sick and vacation leave requests, complete performance management program documentation, determine staff schedules, and all other duties associated with administrative supervision.
• General Outpatient and MAT program direction is provided by this position.
• Coordinate and collect data for general treatment activities.
• Provide summary reports as needed to the Administrator of the Substance Use Disorder Program and Outpatient Program Manager.
• Deliver and train on core policies and procedures for Outpatient and MAT programs within CDOC.
• Coordinate with the SUD Clinical Trainer on all necessary training pertaining to required programming.
• Provide group and individual therapy to offenders assigned to Outpatient and MAT Services.
• This includes assisting the facility clinicians in the delivery of services when necessary, and documenting quality/compliance indicators, generating reports and presenting feedback to program and administrative staff.
• Collects and evaluates data on performance, identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations and technical assistance to facility on the improvement of program and agency practices.
• Works closely with the Health Services Administrator and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure an appropriate level of care.
• Frequent travel to facilities is required

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess one or more of the following current, and valid licenses from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies:
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners or
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or
• Licensed Psychologist or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

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• Applicant must have two (2) years of licensed or license candidacy experience (e.g., Addiction Counselor Candidate) with the substance use and/or mental health.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date.

Required Competencies:

• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Substance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines;
• Strong leadership, supervisory and analytical skills;
• Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines;
• Ability to continuously expand knowledge base through continuing education of innovative clinical techniques and research;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies;
• Strong leadership and analytical skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates;
• Must maintain required licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a Substance Use Disordertreatment program;
• Supervisory experience over professional, behavioral health staff. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees;
• Clinical supervision and/or instruction over employees and/or interns to include guiding diagnostic assessments, review of treatment plans and measurement of treatment goals;
• Possession of a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners
• Possession of a current, valid Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential issued by the State of Colorado.
• Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with the severely mentally ill and developmentally disabled population;
• Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a mental health program;
• Extensive licensed experience providing mental health treatment.
• Experience providing Substance Use Disordertreatment in a therapeutic community;
• Experience providing Substance Use Disordertreatment to an incarcerated population.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at [e-mail] or 719-723-3973.

The Assessment Process

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job Minimum Qualifications Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual’s current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid driver’s license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED;
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
  • Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;