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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

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

Sterling, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$7,229/mo - $10,121/mo

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Mental Health Supervisor for the Colorado Department of Corrections. This role provides leadership and oversight for the mental health clinical program, ensuring compliance with mental health guidelines and coordinating treatment plans for offenders with mental health issues.

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Responsibilities

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, as well as with other clinical administrators, regarding the mental health needs of offenders; establishes treatment plans for the treatment in management of offenders with mental illness or mental problems, or other special needs populations

Provide training regarding mental health needs and issues; direct the management of psychiatric crises and or emergencies

Supervise, organize, review, and evaluate the work of staff for competency and efficiency; recommend hiring and corrective action of assigned staff with accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation

Maintain the standard of care compliance with all applicable mental health standards; interface between the mental health clinical program/unit and Clinical Services administration, other CDOC departments/facilities, and outside agencies

Facilitate communication to assure staff receives clear accurate and congruent information on a consistent basis; facilitates team building within the unit and between the clinical program or unit and other CDOC departments

Responsible for payroll entry and solves problems for day to day mental health operations of assigned unit or program

Act as a consultant and provides training to facility, community, and state service providers on issues related to treating incarcerated offenders diagnosed with mental illness, or other special needs populations

Participate in formal and informal mental health evaluations, assess Psychiatric and Developmental Disability levels; group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention to include participation in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call rotation

Maintain required credentials to include licensure and any certifications required for specialized practice such as sex offender treatment or domestic violence

Qualification

Licensed Professional CounselorLicensed Clinical Social WorkerMental Health StandardsSupervisory ExperienceCrisis InterventionAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

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 two (2) years 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

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

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 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

Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders

Must maintain required licensure

Must be 21 years of age

Possess a valid driver's license

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Have NO felony convictions

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

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

Preferred

Supervisory experience over professional, behavioral health staff. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees

Clinical supervision and/or instruction over employees and/or interns to include guiding diagnostic assessments, review of treatment plans and measurement of treatment goals

Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with the severely mentally ill and developmentally disabled population

Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a mental health program

Extensive licensed experience providing mental health treatment