Inmate Mental Health Clinician — Therapy & Crisis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

PERA retirement benefits

Health plans

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays & leave

Tuition reimbursement & training

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of Colorado is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to serve inmates at facilities in Denver. The role involves delivering individual and group therapy, creating treatment plans, and coordinating with psychiatry and psychology for comprehensive care.

Candidates must hold a current Colorado license in one of the listed mental health professions and have at least one year of relevant experience. Join a team dedicated to reducing mental health risk among inmates, providing crisis support,

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid active Colorado license as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• And
• One year of licensed experience (or license candidacy) with current Colorado licensure in mental health and/or sex offender population.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to inmates with mental health needs.
• Develop and implement Mental Health treatment plans.
• Conduct routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
• Update diagnoses and psychiatric needs levels; refer to psychology for complex assessments.
• Provide information to psychiatry with client history and treatment options.
• Participate in 24-hour On Call System; manage emergency and non-emergency transfers.
• Renders clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care.
• Ensure continuity of care and proper documentation for transitions to receiving units or facilities.

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Job description

The State of Colorado is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to serve inmates at facilities in Denver. The role involves delivering individual and group therapy, creating treatment plans, and coordinating with psychiatry and psychology for comprehensive care.

Candidates must hold a current Colorado license in one of the listed mental health professions and have at least one year of relevant experience. Join a team dedicated to reducing mental health risk among inmates, providing crisis support,