CDOC - (Social Work/Counselor IV) Drug & Alcohol Therapeutic Community Manager - Pueblo - State of Colorado

Description

Salary:
$7, $9,922.00 MonthlyLocation : Pueblo, CO

Job Type:
Full Time

Job Number:
CAA LVCF SWC IV D&A Department: Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 06/07/2024
Closing Date: 6/20/2024 4:00 PM Mountain


FLSA:
Determined by PositionType of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents

Primary Physical Work Address:
Pueblo, CO This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location

FLSA Status:
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation

Department Contact Information:
Stacey Hibpshman, or

Salary Note:
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum

How To Apply:

Please submit an online application for this position at 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.

Department InformationColorado 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; 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.

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.

Who May Apply:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents Location: This position it located in Pueblo, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job This position provides direct supervision of the Substance Use Disorder Treatment 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 RightsMinimum Qualifications:

Applicant must possess a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examinersand Applicant must have two years of experience as a certified addiction counselor.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.


Required Competencies:

Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Substance 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.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at or

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, 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.

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.

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.

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 processToll 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.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your recordsConditions of Employment:

All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying candidate's 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 CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

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 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.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Should applicant's 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 within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at under Rules.

Supplemental InformationAfter 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 stacey.hibpshmanusSCHEDULED 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, Ana Andersen, at or call ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Please click the following link for detailed information:

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title.

Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 By clicking below, you acknowledge that this position is located in Pueblo, CO only; that no other locations will be considered and that your name will be removed from the eligibility list should you decline to interview or decline an offer from this location.

Do you acknowledge this? I so acknowledge 02 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. Application materials and responses to supplemental questions will be reviewed by Subject Matter Experts to assess and rank applicants. Do you acknowledge this? I so acknowledge this statement.

03 Resumes and "see resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application being completed.

Ensure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and contains all information needed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and contains at least 10 years of work experience, if applicable.

Do you acknowledge this? I so acknowledge 04 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.

YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CHECK YOUR E-MAIL DAILY. 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 Level III Licensed Addiction Counselor (CAC III) or (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners.

Yes No 06 Please enter your Colorado Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) license number. 07 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. 08 Please describe your understanding of a Therapeutic Community as a treatment modality. 09 Please describe clinical supervision strategies you have used that promote quality patient care.

10 Certification and Confidentiality Statement I 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. Required Question