Behavioral Health Specialist

Job TitleMental Health CounselorJob DescriptionThis position functions as a mental health counselor. This position provides mental health and case management services to committed and detained youth in the Division of Youth Services. Services to be provided include: clinical assessment (recognizing signs and symptoms of specific DSM-5 diagnosis, identifying youth in need of additional assessment interventions such as neurological testing and medication evaluation), monitoring medication effectiveness in conjunction with the facility psychiatrist, individual, group, family and milieu therapies, suicide risk assessment and monitoring, report writing, and mental health service coordination with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) of experts.This position exists to provide mental health/crisis management services for a DYS detained / committed youth. DYS youth often have behavioral and/or psychiatric problems resulting from trauma-related issues such as neglect, abuse, or severe family problems. This position provides individual, group and if applicable family services to this population. This position uses the approved DYS approved Evidence Based Curricula in working with this populationJob duties include providing treatment, assessment and treatment planning, training and consultation, and documentation and communication.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.Minimum Qualifications:Current, valid Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as a:Licensed Social Worker (LSW) ORLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) ORLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) ORLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)ANDOne (1) year of experience with current, valid licensure from a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact based on the work assigned to the position.Preferred Qualifications:Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee.Conditions of Employment:Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violenceFull background check and reference check requiredThis position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.Motor Vehicle Check,Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's LicenseOut-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.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.Supplemental InformationThe 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: