CDOC Social WorkCounselor III Parole Behavior Health Specialist (DenverEnglewood Region)

Department Information

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.

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 . 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 : This position will cover the Denver / Englewood region of Colorado. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job

Mental Health Clinician : This position exists to provide clinical mental health skills as the mental health consultant and clinician in a designated parole region. This position is responsible for but not limited to the following :

• Promote offender success on parole through collaboration and coordination starting in CDOC facilities through the transition to parole supervision;
• Ensure that community-based offenders in psychiatric crisis receive assessment and intervention in consultation with community parole officers;
• Support and assist community parole officers and consult with re-entry specialists to facilitate successful parole for offenderswith mental illness;
• Contribute to service coordination through participation in community organizations relevant to transition services;
• Provide consultation and assistance to community parole officers regarding the integration and behavioral health services needed for community-based offenders with mental illness;
• Address emergent situations regarding offender mental health crises while on parole supervision;
• Facilitate involuntary psychiatric assessment and / or hospitalization for offenders when clinically indicated;
• Provide guided treatment engagement services for high-needs offenders;
• Apply knowledge of evidence-based practices and report any deviation from evidence-based practices to the Parole Mental Health Coordinator;
• Ensure medications and psychiatric appointments are in place.
• Identify resources in each region for offender needs;
• Monitor treatment compliance and efficacy for high-needs offenders;
• Promote offender success in the community by providing family preparation classes and family psycho-educational groups;
• Produce a monthly report that tracks offender status and services provided;
• Update resource information in resource guide :
• Document service provision in applicable electronic system;
• Responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable mental health departmental organizational and unit standards;
• Promote collaborative multi-disciplinary services and resource utilization to increase offender success in geographically diverse parole regions.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Required Competencies :

Preferred Qualifications :

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

For questions regarding this job announcement 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 has been approved.

This position has been approved for recruitment through the waiver / exemption process during the temporary hiring freeze.

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 Assessment oral assessment written performance assessment or 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 higher. Those 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 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 to upload (attach) it.

Conditions of Employment : All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the 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.

Must be 21 years of age;

Possess a valid drivers license; Drivers must maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver license obey traffic laws and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations including DUIs or reckless driving can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

Possess a high school diploma or GED;

Have NO felony convictions to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509 510; 42 U.S.C. . The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts activity and sexual behavior in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

Successfully pass all modules of the 6 week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written / practical exams in Defensive Tactics;

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;

Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;

Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;

Use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows;

Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes / blows;

Swing a baton in a striking technique;

Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;

Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;

Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;

Seize hold control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;

Demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;

Work in situations involving assaultive behavior physical control of another person and / or restraint situations;

Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner;

Work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;

Communicate by talking listening and / or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments;

Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and / or concrete floor / wall work settings;

Willing and able to travel;

Willing and able to work various shifts days afternoons graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;

TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

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 or if you have questions about this job announcement 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 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 .

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Data Collection,Primary Care Experience,Military Experience,Special Education,Autism Experience,Special Needs,Experience with Children,Social Work

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 6885 - 9639