Correctional Mental Health Counselor II

State of Colorado; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (PERA)

Paid holidays and leave

Wellness program and training

Job summary

State of Colorado, Department of Corrections, seeks a qualified Social Work/Counselor II at San Carlos Correctional Facility to provide professional mental health services to inmates, including evaluations and therapy.

The role requires licensure in Colorado, participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation, and accurate documentation and coordination of care with other units. State benefits and equal opportunity employment are offered.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Colorado license or eligibility in one of the listed fields.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC).
• Ability to work in a correctional setting and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional mental health services to inmates, including formal and informal evaluations and interventions.
• Assure accurate Information System mental health needs levels and codes.
• Provide group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Ensure emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates with acute mental health needs.
• Provide clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
• Maintain comprehensive inmate mental health records and documentation.

Skills

Mental health services

On-call rotation

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Colorado professional license

Job description

State of Colorado, Department of Corrections, seeks a qualified Social Work/Counselor II at San Carlos Correctional Facility to provide professional mental health services to inmates, including evaluations and therapy.

The role requires licensure in Colorado, participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation, and accurate documentation and coordination of care with other units. State benefits and equal opportunity employment are offered.