Barber​/Cosmetologist - Cmhhip

Overview

This position is open only to Colorado state residents. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) / Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP) is an acute care psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric and medical services by multidisciplinary treatment teams. Services include 24-hour nursing care and assessment; psychiatric intervention and evaluation;

psychological services; psycho-social services;
Occupational Therapy;
Educational and Vocational Rehabilitation;
Recreational Therapy; and other services required of an acute care psychiatric hospital licensed in Colorado. CMHIP serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

The purpose of this position is to provide personal grooming services to clients in state institutions. Services include shampooing, cutting, styling, shaving/trimming (including facial hair), braiding, and treatment recommendations for scalp and hair issues. The position is a member of interdisciplinary teams providing cosmetology services to support daily living care and community re-entry.

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Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package. Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details. 100% In-Person Working Arrangements. Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo is a 24-hour facility.

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. This position will comply with the Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health/Division of Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo /Unit: CMHHIP Units/Shops current working arrangements. Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position provides hair care, shampooing, hair cutting, facial hair shaving/trimming, treatment, and recommendations for scalp and hair issues to patients  position works independently on hair services on units or in one of the three beauty shops provided ps records of the services provided. Maintains shop/work area by sweeping, cleaning, and sterilizing area per regulatory requirements. Maintains patient safety by keeping tools and products out of reach and keeping work areas clean and uncluttered.

• Determines the stability of a patient before providing hair services, and notifies unit staff if the patient does not appear stable enough to receive services.
• Determines what personal grooming services would be appropriate for individual patients.
• Determines when special hair care services for individual patients are needed.
• Determines which care products are appropriate for a patient.
• Determines scheduling for the provided services.
• Continuously monitors hair products and equipment while providing services, considering the population served.
• Maintains the beauty shop environment in a professional manner while ensuring safety, security, and regulatory compliance for barber/beauty shop maintenance and disinfection of tools/equipment.

• Provides instruction and education regarding general hair care and hygiene, including nail care. Instruction may be provided individually or in groups, as needed by patients or unit staff.

• Performs tasks within the scope of practice for this position that do not fall within the above duty statements.

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current, valid Barber/Cosmetology licensure appropriate to the position from the State of Colorado’s Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience with braiding textured hair.
• 5 years of experience in the field.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal/communication skills.
• Good time management skills.

• Must complete a full Background Check.
• State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency throughout employment, unless otherwise identified in the posting.
• Shift work; may include weekends and holidays.
• Use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials – hair care and nail products.
• TB testing;
  Influenza vaccination; other…