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State of Colorado CDOC - (Social Work/Counselor IV) Drug & Alcohol Therapeutic Community Manager - Buena Vista in Chaffee County, Colorado
CDOC - (Social Work/Counselor IV) Drug & Alcohol Therapeutic Community Manager - Buena Vista
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CDOC - (Social Work/Counselor IV) Drug & Alcohol Therapeutic Community Manager - Buena Vista
Salary
$7,087.00 - $9,922.00 Monthly
Location
Chaffee County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
CAA BVCC 413 SWCIV D&A 07.2024
Department
Department of Corrections
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
11/14/2024 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Stacey Hibpshman, stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973
Primary Physical Work Address
Buena Vista Correctional Complex 15125 US-24 & 285 Buena Vista, CO 81211 This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:
$25,000 HIRING INCENTIVES FOR FULL TIME CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS!
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;
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.
Who may apply: This position is only open to Colorado residents who meet the minimum qualifications.
Location: This position is located in Buena Vista, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
This classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) may be eligible for non-base building temporary pay differential of 2.8% through June 2025.
$25,000 Hiring Incentives for SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELORS:
Payout will be as follows:
$5,000 after successful completion of the CDOC Training Academy
$5,000 after successful completion of 4 months of service
$5,000 after successful completion of 8 months of service
$10,000 after successful completion of 12 months of service.
Description of Job
This position provides programmatic and administrative supervision of the Substance Use Disorder staff at the Therapeutic Community and the outpatient treatment program. This position will assist in the development and/or review of Substance Use Disorder therapeutic community treatment programs, provide Substance Use Disorder assessment and treatment services, and provide clinical and administrative supervision of Substance Use Disorder counselors.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administrative supervision (approve sick and vacation leave requests, complete performance management program documentation, determine staff schedules, and all other duties associated with administrative supervision).
Clinical supervision (treatment planning, case conceptualization, group and individual treatment interventions, maintaining clinical supervision records, and all other duties associated with clinical supervision);
Coordinate with outpatient treatment staff in delivery of services;
Coordinate data entry activities of assessment and treatment staff at the Therapeutic Community;
Conduct and supervise reasonable data reporting and quality assurance activities to assure quality of services and compliance with Department polices and procedures;
Provide summary reports as needed to Substance Use Disorder Services and Quality Assurance Officer;
Develop standardized format for delivery of curriculum, develops core policies and procedures for Therapeutic communities within CDOC;
Provide group and individual therapy to inmates assigned to the therapeutic community;
Assist the outpatient treatment staff in delivery of services;
Document quality/compliance indicators, generating reports and presenting feedback to program and administrative staff;
Collect and evaluate data on performance, identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations and technical assistance to facility on the improvement of program and agency practices;
Work closely with the Health Services Administrator and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure an appropriate level of care;
Assist in the Total Quality Improvement processes within Clinical Services Behavioral Health programs;
Attend meetings on a monthly basis;
Prepare therapeutic community topic presentations as a vehicle for all program providers to have input and participation in the therapeutic community implementation activities;
Participate with Substance Use Disorder Researcher, Quality Assurance Officer, and data management staff to assist in conducting process and outcome evaluation research on specific programs and services;
Provide training regarding the treatment of inmates assigned to Therapeutic Communities, review of assessments, assisting counselors in the development of individual treatment plans, develop treatment program plans to meet specific needs, direct and participate in educational and treatment groups, provide training in the provision of individual counseling as needed, writing assessment, treatment and discharge summaries, and the necessary data reporting for the electronic system that tracks program scheduling,
Coordinate and direct the identification, assessment, and standardized referral process for offenders within the DOC for assignment to the therapeutic community program.
You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicant must possess a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.
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Applicant must have two (2) years of experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado, to include Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC - C), and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population.
Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of S ubstance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines;
Strong leadership, supervisory and analytical skills;
Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines;
Ability to continuously expand knowledge base through continuing education of innovative clinical techniques and research;
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies;
Strong leadership and analytical skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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.
Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates;
Must maintain required licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a Substance Use Disorder treatment program;
Supervisory experience over professional, behavioral health staff. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees;
Clinical supervision and/or instruction over employees and/or interns to include guiding diagnostic assessments, review of treatment plans and measurement of treatment goals;
Possession of a current, valid Professional Counseling License (LPC) issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners or a Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) issued by the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) issued by the Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners;
Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with the severely mentally ill and developmentally disabled population;
Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a mental health program;
Extensive licensed experience providing mental health treatment.
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment in a therapeutic community;
Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment to an incarcerated population.
Must be 21 years of age;
Possess a valid driver’s license;
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. 15601-15609. 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 Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC 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.
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 inmates;
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.
I so acknowledge
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The assessment process for this position will consist primarily of a review of your application materials and responses to supplemental questions against minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications and required competencies. Your responses will also be evaluated on ability to follow instructions, clarity, conciseness, organization, grammar, spelling and word choice.
I so acknowledge this statement.
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I acknowledge that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that I am 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.
I so acknowledge
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I acknowledge that time sensitive correspondence will be sent via email from the Office of Human Resources and/or the Background Investigation Unit throughout the application process.
I understand time sensitive correspondence will be sent via email and that I should check my email daily.
05
Do you possess a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.
Yes
No
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Please enter your Colorado Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) license number.
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Please detail your experience in a Substance Use Disorder treatment program. Include years of experience, operations, programs, environments, roles held, major responsibilities and types of professional behavioral healthcare staff you may have supervised. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate staff.
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Please describe your understanding of a Therapeutic Community as a treatment modality.
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Please describe clinical supervision strategies you have used that promote quality patient care.
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Certification and Confidentiality StatementI certify that: --I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the writing or editing of my responses and the information contained herein was prepared and completed solely by me and only me. --All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith. --I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates or potential candidates. --I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.
I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.
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