Correctional Mental Health Counselor II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined Benefit PERA retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks a qualified Social Worker/Counselor II to provide professional mental health services to inmates at Sterling Correctional Facility. The role includes evaluations, diagnostic assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and coordination of continuity of care with receiving units while maintaining thorough clinical documentation.

Ideal candidates hold Colorado licensure in social work or counseling, with experience in a correctional setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed professionals must hold Colorado license in field (LSW/LCSW/LPCC/LMFTC/ADDC).
• Current, valid full license from Colorado in relevant field meets requirements.
• Complete Work Experience section in application; resumes may not substitute.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional mental health services to inmates including evaluations, assessments, and gender-affirming care.
• Deliver group, individual therapy and crisis intervention; participate in 24-hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation.
• Ensure continuity of care by coordinating referrals and transferring information to receiving units/facilities.
• Document care in inmate mental health records accurately and timely.
• Promote safety and security within clinical and correctional environments; report safety concerns as required.

Skills

Mental health evaluation

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration across programs

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)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Colorado Department of Corrections seeks a qualified Social Worker/Counselor II to provide professional mental health services to inmates at Sterling Correctional Facility. The role includes evaluations, diagnostic assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and coordination of continuity of care with receiving units while maintaining thorough clinical documentation.

Ideal candidates hold Colorado licensure in social work or counseling, with experience in a correctional setting preferred.