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NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago

DOC Part-Time Mental Health Counselor SW/C II (Remote)

United States

Full-time, Part-time

Remote

Mid Level

$3,061/mo - $3,061/mo

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Counselor to provide after-hours mental health crisis services to inmates through a tele-health system. The role includes offering consultation and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health needs and ensuring continuity of care for inmates experiencing mental health issues.

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Responsibilities

Provides delivery of tele-health, after hour mental health services at an advanced practice level to a special population of inmates with mental illness

Works with other staff regarding the mental health needs of inmates after normal business hours

Assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability needs level codes

Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health needs

Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates

Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies

Documents electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records

Monitors inmate treatment and listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction

Qualification

Master's degree in mental healthLicensed Professional CounselorClinical Social WorkerMental health treatment experienceTele-health servicesDocument clinicallyWork with diverse populationsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWork independently

Required

Applicant must possess a master'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

Possession of a current, valid permit or license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as one of the following: Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist Candidate or Psychologist

Must be 21 years of age

Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position

Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment

Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury

Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently

Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations

Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner

Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates

Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments

Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings

Willing and able to travel

Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule

TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required

Preferred

Graduation with a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field such as counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology from a program accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT or COAMFTE) or American Psychological Association (APA)

License eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Work, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist

Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment