Job Description
JOB Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: * **If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds 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.IIn 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. 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.Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to include licensure through the State of Colorado. Location: There are mulitple positions located in CANON CITY, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES This position provides professional behavioral health services to a population of offenders with substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment needs in compliance with behavioral health guidelinesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides professional behavioral health services to the offender population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions.Serves as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and treatment of offenders.Assures continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.Provides crisis intervention in conjunction with clinical standards regarding mental health professional privilege level.Informs offenders regarding substance use treatment.Communicates regarding complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and offender behavioral management issues as it relates to substance use treatment.Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards, assures continuity of care, completes assigned tasks in compliance with overtime exempt status. You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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: info@governmentjobs.com . 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.usSCHEDULED 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, i