Gender-Affirming Care Social Worker II — Inmate-Focused

State of Colorado; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical and dental plans

11 paid holidays + vacation & sick

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking qualified mental health professionals to fill a Social Work/Counselor II role at Sterling Correctional Facility. The position requires active Colorado licenses in LSW, LCSW, LPCC, LMFTC, or ADDC and involves providing mental health treatment to inmates within a multi-disciplinary team.

Strong communication and documentation skills are essential. Applicants should be able to work in a high-stress environment, participate in on-call rotations, and maintain compliance

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or higher license in Colorado in relevant fields.
• Current, valid full license from Colorado in any of the listed fields.
• Experience in mental health services is preferred for correctional settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

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)

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking qualified mental health professionals to fill a Social Work/Counselor II role at Sterling Correctional Facility. The position requires active Colorado licenses in LSW, LCSW, LPCC, LMFTC, or ADDC and involves providing mental health treatment to inmates within a multi-disciplinary team.

Strong communication and documentation skills are essential. Applicants should be able to work in a high-stress environment, participate in on-call rotations, and maintain compliance