Correctional Mental Health Clinician — Inmate Care

Colorado Department of Corrections; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to provide care to inmates with mental illness and related needs at multiple facilities in DENVER, COLORADO.

The role requires active Colorado licensure and at least one year of relevant experience with the inmate population.Responsibilities include individual therapy, treatment planning, crisis management, and collaboration with psychiatry to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Valid, active Colorado license in one of the qualifying professions.
• One year of licensed or license candidacy experience in mental health and/or sex offender population.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to inmates with moderate to high mental health needs.
• Develop and implement Mental Health treatment plans as the basis for care.
• Update diagnoses and coordinate with psychiatry for complex assessments.
• Renders clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
• Participate in a 24-hour On Call system and ensure continuity of care during transitions.

Skills

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Job description

Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to provide care to inmates with mental illness and related needs at multiple facilities in DENVER, COLORADO.

The role requires active Colorado licensure and at least one year of relevant experience with the inmate population.Responsibilities include individual therapy, treatment planning, crisis management, and collaboration with psychiatry to ensure continuity of care.