State of Colorado · 9 hours ago
CDOC (Social Worker/Counselor IV) - Behavioral Health Peer Mentor Program Coordinator (Hybrid)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe State of Colorado is looking for a Behavioral Health Peer Mentor Program Coordinator to provide leadership and oversight for their peer recovery support services. This role involves planning, directing, and maintaining service delivery while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and coordinating with various stakeholders.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Planning, directing, and maintaining delivery of peer recovery support services, assuring compliance with the Behavioral Health Administration Code of Regulations and COPA guidelines, and managing appropriate use of resources
Travel to DOC facilities to provide oversight, guidance, and supervision of Behavioral Health Peer Mentor Programs
Coordinating with facility administration and staff, as well as with other behavioral health administrators, regarding the peer recovery support services needs of inmates; establishes peer training, supervision plans, development of peer programming, and peer participation tracking database
Develop and maintain a tracking database to monitor work and supervision hours for peers providing recovery support services
Coordinate with the DOC Education Department, facility administration, behavioral health administrators and facility behavioral health supervisors to provide peer recovery support services training
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
Maintains the standard of practices for the behavioral health peer program and work unit assigned by verifying compliance with the Behavioral Health Administration, COPA regulations and/or other state peer specialist regulatory board standards
Responsible for payroll entry and solves problems for day to day peer recovery support services operations of assigned unit or program
Act as a consultant and provides training to facility, community, and state service providers on issues related to peer recovery support services
Maintain required credentials to include licensure and any certifications required for specialized behavioral health services
Qualification
Required
Applicant must possess one or more of the following current, and valid licenses from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
Applicant must have two (2) years of licensed or licensed candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado to include, Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population
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 inmates
Must maintain required licensure
Must be 21 years of age
Possess a valid driver's license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's 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 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
Preferred
Experience and knowledge in peer recovery support services
Supervisory experience over professional, behavioral health staff. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees
Completion of the minimal qualifications, as determined by DORA, to provide clinical supervision based on your specific license
Clinical supervision and/or instruction over employees and/or interns; review of treatment plans and measurement of treatment goals
Experience providing Behavioral Health Treatment and discharge planning
Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a Behavioral Health Program
Extensive licensed experience providing Behavioral Health Treatment
Experience working with peers in a behavioral health setting
Benefits
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined
Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates
Medical and dental health plans
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid life insurance
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more
Company
State of Colorado
State of Colorado is a non profit organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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