CDOC (Health Professional VI) Therapeutic Community Program Manager (Hybrid)

Department Information

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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. Member Contribution Rates .

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;

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

Location : This position is located in Colorado Springs CO . This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

This position is eligible for a hybrid workplace which is partly remote (work from home or travel to other facilities) and partly in office at our Headquarters location in Colorado Springs.

Description of Job

This position serves as the Therapeutic Community (TC) Program Manager which will involve working directly and collaboratively with TC Supervisors Health Services Administrators TC line staff correctional staff and Offender Services to support the overall program needs. The Therapeutic Community Program Manager will provide direct clinical and operational supervision to TC Supervisors and offer clinical oversight of all clinical staffings training SUD internships and facility concerns

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision of TC Supervisors and clinicians.

Provide general TC program direction.

Coordinate and collect data for general treatment activities.

Provide summary reports as needed to the Administrator of the Substance Use Disorder Program.

Develop core policies and procedures for therapeutic communities within CDOC.

Provides clinical guidance to interns in collaboration with the Outpatient / MAT Services Program Supervisor and Internship Coordinator including treatment recommendations service coordination and clinical supervision.

Offers case consultation to TC Supervisors clinicians and interns.

Oversees and evaluates TC staff performance for competency and efficiency recommending hiring or corrective action with accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with BHA standards to maintain quality of care.

Manages daily operations including payroll problem-solving and administrative tasks while providing both clinical and administrative supervision of staff activities.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Applicant must have at least nine (9) years of

relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

or a combination of related education and / or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years. T wo (2) of the nine (9) years of experience must be as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Psychologist Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). Experience must be thoroughly detailed in the Work Experience section of the application.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Licensure : Applicant must have a current and valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners; or a valid l icense from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

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.

Required Competencies :

Preferred Qualifications :

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this job announcement please contact Stacey Hibpshman at or .

Due to the States current hiring freeze this position will not be filled until January 1 2026 or after unless a hiring freeze waiver / exemption

The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs 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 Assessmentoral assessment written performance assessmentor 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.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools including language models to create write or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant.

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.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series whichever is rehired or reinstated after six months separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and / or responsibility salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity budget constraints market benchmarks or the individuals current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications upload and attach copies to your application.

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.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058) applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

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 Mon-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 upload (attach) it.

Conditions of Employment : All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying candidates 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 CDOCs consideration of application for employment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this 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.

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Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicants 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 () 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 departments action.

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

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 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 please contact Stacey Hibpshman at

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. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

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 Kristen Lange at or call .

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Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 7971 - 11159