Social Work/Counselor I - FCF MAT / In-Reach

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. This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. Who May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents. Job Location: Fremont Correctional Facility The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides continuity of care to inmates under the supervision of licensed professionals and in compliance with behavioral health guidelines; Works with identified inmates to complete Medical Assisted Treatment intake packets; Schedules in-reach appointments with community MAT providers; Participates in MAT in-reach appointments and document appointments appropriately; Collaborates closely with CDOC Community Behavioral Health, CDOC MAT Providers, Facility Case Managers, Community MAT Providers and other community agencies; Provides behavioral health community transition services to inmates releasing from CDOC; Identifies inmates that are currently participating in MAT and/or eligible for MAT services in assigned facilities; Provides psycho-education such as MAT education and community resource information to the inmate population under the supervision of a licensed professional; Maintains a database and tracks inmates participating in the MAT in-reach service; Monitors inmate treatment and documentation to assure compliance with standards, assures continuity of care and completes assigned tasks; Position may be required to provide coverage for other state facilities as needed. Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: C4L1TX Social Work/Counselor I Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain your name, name of the accredited institution, type of degree received and date degree was conferred. Substitutions: Related experience in behavioral health services will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. W ork experience less than full time will be prorated. 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. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a Colorado State correctional environment. Experience in processes such as relaxation training, social skills groups, or recreational activities. Experience scheduling psychiatric clinics. Experience providing input needed for treatment and management planning; to include observations of behaviors, problems, symptoms, and response to treatment interventions. Required Competencies: Ability to provide direct behavioral health support services to clients; Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies; Ability to work independently under supervision; Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation; Ability to work with a diverse population of clients; Ability to provide mental health support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing. Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s 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, Online 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. 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 change 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 individual’s 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.