CDOC Social Worker​/Counselor IV-Mental Health Supervisor STERLING

CDOC Social Worker/Counselor IV-Mental Health Supervisor – (STERLING)

2 days ago
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Colorado Department of Corrections offers distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system, secure retention benefits, medical/dental plans, paid life insurance, disability coverage, 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick time, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment and forgiveness programs, training opportunities, and more.

Positions are located in Sterling, CO
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This posting establishes an eligibility list for the location at Sterling, CO.

• Planning, directing, and maintaining delivery of mental health services, assuring compliance with mental health guidelines, and managing appropriate use of resources.
• Coordinating with facility administration and staff, and with other clinical administrators, regarding the mental health needs of offenders; establishing treatment plans for treatment and management of mental illness or special needs populations.
• Providing training regarding mental health needs and issues; directing management of psychiatric crises and emergencies.
• Supervising, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating staff work for competency and efficiency; recommending hiring and corrective action of assigned staff with accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation.
• Maintaining the standard of care compliance with all applicable mental health standards; interfacing between the mental health clinical program/unit and Clinical Services administration, other CDOC departments/facilities, and outside agencies.
• Facilitating communication to assure staff receives clear accurate and congruent information on a consistent basis; facilitating team building within the unit and between the clinical program and other CDOC departments.
• Responsible for payroll entry and solving problems for day‑to‑day mental health operations of assigned unit or program.
• Acting as a consultant and providing training to facility, community, and state service providers on issues related to treating incarcerated offenders diagnosed with mental illness or other special needs populations.
• Participating in formal and informal mental health evaluations, assessing psychiatric and developmental disability levels; providing group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention, including participation in 24‑hour mental health on‑call rotation.
• Maintaining required credentials, including licensure and certifications required for specialized practice such as sex offender treatment or domestic violence.

• Valid, active license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Two (2) years of licensed or license candidacy experience with the mental health and/or sex offender population, and current valid licensure.

• Self‑control and the 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.
• Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of mental health standards and guidelines.
• Ability to continuously expand knowledge base through continuing education of innovative clinical techniques and research.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English.
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create accessible documents and…