Psychologist I - Clinical Services at Fort Logan

Psychologist I

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies on our forensic and civil teams. The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHH-FL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMH-IFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 154 adult inpatient beds, over seven treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available to all patients throughout the hospital. Through our core values listed below, CMHIFL staff are committed to:

• Individual dignity and respect
• Person-centered, evidence-based care
• Trauma-informed recovery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Diversity and inclusion
• Strong family and community partnerships.

The Psychologist I position works in the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital with individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed for treatment. Patients receiving treatment at CMHH-FL have severe and persistent mental illness and may have traumatic brain injury, trauma disorders, and other complex dynamics. Each treatment team is multidisciplinary, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction specialists, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, creative arts therapists, nurses, physicians, and mental health clinicians. In addition, the hospital offers dietary, peer, and chaplain services.

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. The Psychologist is responsible for individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed, which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and in collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients and group assignment shall be determined by clinical and individualized need, which the Psychologist guides. The Psychologist is responsible for developing group materials appropriate for patient specific needs and leading group therapy sessions. For individuals requiring a more detailed treatment approach or tailored intervention for specific behaviors, the Psychologist will develop individualized behavior plans and programs and will provide psychoeducation and training to all milieu staff for successful implementation. The Psychologist is responsible for monitoring the plan, documenting in the electronic health record, providing the patient and the treatment team with feedback, and modifying as needed. The Psychologist conducts comprehensive psychological testing and consults with all treatment teams on appropriate referrals and testing results. In addition, the Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological expertise to the treatment teams, all hospital departments, and external stakeholders. The Psychologist documents regularly in the electronic health record and contributes to the training of doctoral externs and predoctoral interns through various psychological seminars, supervision, co-facilitation, and mentoring. The Psychologist actively contributes to hospital-wide events, in-service training, and program development. Lastly, the Psychologist is responsible for completion of certification evaluations and court testimony.

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Current, valid licensure as a Psychologist from the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners

One (1) year of experience as a licensed psychologist or permitted psychologist candidate

No Substitutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Psychology Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D.)
• Experience completing comprehensive psychological assessment and/or civil certifications; clinical experience with inpatient, forensic, or SPMI populations.
• Previous State Experience

Conditions of Employment:

• May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals
• Due to the juvenile population served at the MHI facilities, incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age
• Other: 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire. Annual influenza vaccination and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
• Full Background CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
• Disclose that information on the application.
• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
• Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: