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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

CDOC Social Worker/Counselor III Mental Health Clinician /Gender Affirming Care - (STERLING)

Sterling, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$6,885/mo - $9,639/mo

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Mental Health Clinician specializing in Gender Affirming Care to provide mental health services to offenders within the Colorado Department of Corrections. The role involves developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and facilitating interventions for individuals with mental health needs in a correctional setting.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate individual and group interventions utilizing approved gender affirming treatment curriculum

Assigned case load will consist primarily of offenders with moderate to high mental health treatment needs, and housed in the gender affirming care unit

Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment

Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress

Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels

Refer clients to psychology for more complex psychological assessment

Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available

Participation in 24 hour after hours system

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

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

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

Qualification

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerMental health counselingCrisis interventionGender affirming careLGBTQIA+ clientsConduct assessmentsWork under stressCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Applicant must possess a 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

Applicant must have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado, to include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidate (SWC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population

Applicant must have a minimum of six (6) months experience with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community, and gender affirming care and practices

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

Must possess and maintain a valid license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Knowledge of and ability to conduct crisis assessment and counseling utilizing therapist manuals and protocols and agency/facility security policies

Ability to effectively interact with offenders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read and comprehend the English language

Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing

Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind

Excellent interpersonal skills

Must be 21 years of age

Possess a valid driver's license

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 6 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 offenders

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

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol