CDOC (Social Worker /Counselor III) Sex Offender Treatment Provider - (CANON CITY)

State of Colorado; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado is seeking a dedicated professional for the role of Sex Offender Treatment Provider. This position involves providing intensive treatment and evaluations within the Colorado Department of Corrections. Candidates must hold a valid license and have experience with mental health populations. The role offers a competitive hiring incentive and various benefits, including retirement plans and health coverage.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Retirement Benefits

Medical and Dental Health Plans

Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• One year of experience with mental health and/or sex offender population.
• Valid license from the State of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-sexual evaluations for community corrections.
• Develop and review individual treatment plans.
• Provide intensive treatment through group and individual therapy.

Skills

Crisis Assessment

Communication

Counseling Protocols

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Job description

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission

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$25,000 Hiring Incentive for Full-Time 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. 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 classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) may be eligible for a 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.

Location: Multiple positions in Canon City, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to Colorado state residents only.

Sex Offender Treatment Provider:

This position provides intensive sex offender treatment within the CDOC's Sex Offender Treatment & Monitoring Program (SOTMP), including development, implementation, and modification of individual treatment plans. SOTMP complies with Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) standards and guidelines.

• Conduct and prepare psycho-sexual evaluations for use by community corrections, Parole Board, and treatment providers in the community.
• Prepare parole board assessments to assist in release decisions. Participate in support education meetings periodically.
• Participate in standardized training workshops regarding the Dynamics of Sex Offenders.
• Provide crisis intervention and consultation to correctional staff on high-risk behaviors.
• Review records and interview inmates to assess sexual violence level, treatment needs, and treatment amenability.
• Develop and regularly review individual treatment plans and goals.
• Provide intensive treatment through group therapy, individual therapy, and evaluations.

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

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid, active license from the State of Colorado or participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact (Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist).
• One (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience with the mental health and/or sex offender population.

Special Qualifications:

• Clinicians providing sex offender treatment must apply with SOMB within 30 days of hire.

Ensure your 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and relevant. See instructions regarding transcripts, licenses, and documentation requirements. Failure to provide complete information may affect your application status.

Required Competencies:

• Valid license from Colorado as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Knowledge of crisis assessment and counseling protocols.
• Effective interaction with offenders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to create accessible documents following plain language and accessibility guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mental health counseling in inmate populations and crisis intervention.
• Experience conducting suicide risk assessments.
• Listing as a treatment provider with SOMB.
• Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information:

Contact Stacey Hibpshman at [e-mail] or 719-723-3973 for questions.

The assessment process includes review of qualifications, possible exams, interviews, and application review. Complete the 'Work Experience' section thoroughly. Rehiring policies, documentation requirements, and background checks are detailed above.

Applicants must meet physical, legal, and training requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and training completion.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation:

The Colorado Department of Corrections values diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact Kristen Lange at [e-mail] or 719-728-0270 for assistance.

All facilities are tobacco-free. We strongly encourage protected classes to apply.