Mental Health Counselor II

CDOC Mental Health Counselor SW/C II (Canon City and Sterling) Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides professional mental health services to inmates to include formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions; Assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability needs level codes; Provides group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention to include participation in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation; Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health needs; Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates; Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies; Documents both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records; Monitors inmate treatment and listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction; Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control; Informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process, attends training programs as assigned, including self-defense course to ensure self protection skills. Minimum Qualifications Applicant must possess a current, valid Colorado license or registered candidate as a: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) OR Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC) Preferred Qualifications Graduation with a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field such as counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology from a program accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT or COAMFTE) or American Psychological Association (APA). License eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Work, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist. Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment. Ability to provide professional mental health or sex inmate treatment to inmates; Individual must be efficient; Able to participate in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation; Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies; Ability to work independently; Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation; Must maintain required registration/permit/licensure as applicable to this assignment; Ability to work with a diverse population of inmates; Ability to provide professional mental health treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team; 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. 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. In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: 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 . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; 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; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information. This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. #J-18808-Ljbffr