Correctional Mental Health Counselor II

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Health and dental plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a qualified Social Work/Counselor II to provide professional mental health services to inmates at the Denver Correctional Complex. The role includes evaluations, therapy, crisis intervention, and ensuring continuity of care within a demanding correctional environment.

Applicants must hold a Colorado license in listed fields and participate in a multi-disciplinary team, with strong documentation and communication skills required for success.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Colorado license or be a candidate in one of the listed mental health fields.
• Licensure must be maintained throughout employment.
• Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional mental health services to inmates, including evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and therapy.
• Ensure accurate mental health needs levels in information systems.
• Provide group, brief, and individual therapy and crisis intervention; participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Coordinate transfers and ensure continuity of care with receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
• Provide clinical direction to non-clinical staff and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Skills

Mental health treatment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

English language

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)

Colorado license in listed fields

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking a qualified Social Work/Counselor II to provide professional mental health services to inmates at the Denver Correctional Complex. The role includes evaluations, therapy, crisis intervention, and ensuring continuity of care within a demanding correctional environment.

Applicants must hold a Colorado license in listed fields and participate in a multi-disciplinary team, with strong documentation and communication skills required for success.