Job Description

The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections:

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE NEW HIRE INCENTIVE FOR CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS!* 

 
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

 
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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;
• Medical and Dental Health plans ;
• Paid life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability coverage;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;

• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

**This is a term-limited position. Employment is anticipated to last until September 29, 2025, contingent upon funding .  The selected individual will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights which infers no rights to retain a state-classified position beyond the assignment. This position is eligible for full benefits** 

Who May Apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only.

Location: Position is located in Denver, Colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

*New hire sign on incentive for Social Workers.

Amount for this position to be determined upon hire.

This classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) may be eligible for non-base building temporary pay differential of 2.8% through June 2025.

This is a TERM-LIMITED position and provides a support system that addresses the health and well-being of individuals exiting incarceration. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate pre-release meetings and introductions between incarcerated individuals and their post-release support teams for individuals who are eligible for medication-assisted treatment to a Regional Parole Office Peer Specialist, community recovery organizations, and other community resources six months before their release.
• Identify incarcerated individuals on MAT who are within 6 months of release.
• Facilitate the transfer of care and support plans from the correctional facility to Regional Parole Office Peer Specialist, community recovery organizations, and other relevant community-based resources. . 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Regional Parole Office Peer Specialists, community recovery organizations, and other relevant community resources..
• Develop and implement a contingency management program in conjunction with the Division of Parole to incentivize engagement with peer recovery support services. 
• Track progress and distribute incentives as individuals adhere to MAT protocols, and participating in recovery programs.
• Collect and report data on key performance indicators, including the number of individuals served, engagement with community resources, participation in the contingency management program, and rates of successful reintegration.
• Provide educational sessions on SUDs, harm reduction strategies, and MAT management to incarcerated individuals, and equip individuals with knowledge about community resources and how to access them effectively 
• Maintain regular contact with individuals for a minimum of 90 days post-release to monitor progress.
• Participate in evaluation activities to assess the effectiveness of the CPSM role in improving outcomes for individuals on MAT.
• Maintain required credentials to include licensure and any certifications required for specialized behavioral health services.
  **You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. 
• AND
• Applicant must have two (2) years of experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact, 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.

Substitutions:

• Applicant must possess a current, valid Marriage and Family Therapist License (LMFT) issued by the Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners and two years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Required Competencies:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge in program development, and peer recovery support services. 
• Experience working with community recovery organizations
• 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. 

**Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position  that you are applying for . This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.**

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

For information regarding this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at [email protected] or 719-723-3973.

The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment,  oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:  If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Conditions of Employment:  All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.

• 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. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.  CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

• Successfully pass all modules of the 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;

  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;

  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;

  • Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;

  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;

  • Swing a baton in a striking technique;

  • Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

  • Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;

• 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. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment. 

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( [email protected] ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to  spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at  spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email . You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address [email protected] It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman @state.co .us

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. 

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

 

Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist,  Ana Andersen , at [email protected] or call 719-723-3998 .

 

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS
ARE TOBACCO FREE. 

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

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