CDOC Social Worker​/Counselor MAT - Sterling

Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides continuity of care to inmates under the supervision of licensed professionals and in compliance with behavioral health guidelines;
• Works with identified inmates to complete Medical Assisted Treatment intake packets;
• Schedules in-reach appointments with community MAT providers;
• Participates in MAT in-reach appointments and documents appointments appropriately;
• Collaborates closely with CDOC Community Behavioral Health, CDOC MAT Providers, Facility Case Managers, Community MAT Providers and other community agencies;
• Provides behavioral health community transition services to inmates releasing from CDOC;
• Identifies inmates that are currently participating in MAT and/or eligible for MAT services in assigned facilities;
• Provides psycho-education such as MAT education and community resource information to the inmate population under the supervision of a licensed professional;
• Maintains a database and tracks inmates participating in the MAT in-reach service;
• Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards, assure continuity of care and complete assigned tasks;
• Position may be required to provide coverage for other state facilities as needed.

• Applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain your name, name of the accredited institution, type of degree received and date degree was conferred.

Related experience in behavioral health services will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Work experience less than full time will be prorated.

Note: Ensure that the “Work Experience” section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. “See resume” statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the “work experience” section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

• Experience working in a Colorado State correctional environment.
• Experience in processes such as relaxation training, social skills groups, or recreational activities.
• Experience scheduling psychiatric clinics.
• Experience providing input needed for treatment and management planning; to include observations of behaviors, problems, symptoms, and response to treatment interventions.

• Ability to provide direct behavioral health support services to clients;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies;
• Ability to work independently under supervision;
• Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation;
• Ability to work with a diverse population of clients;
• Ability to provide mental health support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Assessment Process
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Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is…