Barber​/Cosmetologist - Cmhhip

Overview

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHIP) is an acute care psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric treatment services and medical services by multidisciplinary treatment teams. This includes: 24-hour nursing care and assessment; psychiatric intervention and evaluation; psychological services; psycho-social services;
Occupational Therapy;
Educational and Vocational Rehabilitation services;
Recreational Therapy; and other services required of an acute care psychiatric hospital licensed in the state of Colorado. CMHIP provides psychiatric services for 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 the interdisciplinary teams providing cosmetology services that support daily living care and support for community re-entry.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Description Of Job:

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 the units or in one of the 3 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.

Cosmetology Services

• 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.
• Due to the population, this position makes continuous decisions as to what methods are required to monitor hair products and equipment while providing services.
• Determines how to maintain the environment of the beauty shop in the most professional manner while still maintaining the integrity, safety, and security.
• Determines how best to follow all regulatory requirements related to Barber/Beauty shop maintenance, and disinfecting, including the maintenance and disinfection of all tools/equipment.

Instructional Services

• Provides instruction and education regarding general hair care and hygiene, as well as maintaining good nail care. Instruction can be provided on an individual basis or group basis, and will be provided as needed at the request of patients or unit staff.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Responsible for performing assigned tasks and duties within the scope of practice for this position that do not fall within the realm of the duty statements above

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

Substitutions

• None

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

• Must complete a full Background Check
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and…