Behavioral Health Supervisor - Canon CityPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4487062) ApplyBehavioral Health Supervisor - Canon CitySalary$6,241.00 - $8,738.00 MonthlyLocation Canon City, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberCAA HP V CTCF 5160 5/2024DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsDivisionClinical and Correctional ServicesOpening Date04/30/2024Closing Date5/15/2024 4:00 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work AddressCanon City, ColoradoFLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact InformationBrenda Valdez at [email protected] or 719-226-4434How To ApplyPlease 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 InformationPosition is located in Canon City, CO. This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our Vision "Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow". CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships 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.
Description of JobThis position provides overall supervision and direction for the Behavioral Health Programs, which includes general mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, at Centennial Correctional Facility . This position is accountable for planning, directing, and maintaining delivery of mental health services, assuring compliance with mental health guidelines, and managing appropriate use of resources through direct supervision of and working with the first level supervisors. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Supervises, organizes, reviews, and evaluates the work of all behavioral health staff;
Covers general mental health, substance use treatment and sex offense specific treatment;
Recommends hiring and corrective action of assigned staff;
Maintains the standard of care for the clinical program or work unit assigned;
Payroll entry;
Solves problems for day-to-day behavioral health operations of the assigned unit or program;
Serves as the interface between the behavioral health programs or unit and Clinical Services administration, other CDOC departments, other facilities, and outside agencies;
Facilitates communication within the unit to assure staff receive clear accurate and congruent information on a consistent basis;
Generates reports that are objective and contain pertinent data;
Investigates, interviews, and synthesizes information pertaining to conflict resolution;
Resolves offender grievances whenever possible;
Acts as a consultant and provides training to facility, community, and state service providers on issues related to treating incarcerated offenders diagnosed with mental illness or other special needs as identified;
Works with Mental Health clinicians to apply treatment plans with a full range of professional services to the offender population, to include formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interviews;
Ensures accurate mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability levels into the DOC Information System;
Provides group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention to include participation in 24-hour Mental Health On-Call rotation;
Ensures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for offenders experiencing acute mental health needs;
Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff regarding mental health care and treatment of offenders;
Ensures continuity of care for offenders from a holistic DOC systems perspective;
Implements action to maximize the quality of patient care delivered by directing and coordinating the timely reporting of statistical and quality assessment data;
Serves as a resource for all standards including ACA and NCCHC and is responsible for the behavioral health components of accreditation;
Formulates and implements policies and procedures essential to promoting quality care;
Ensures staff compliance with all Life Safety policies and procedures;
You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your recordsMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsSpecial Qualifications:
Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist.
Applicant must have one (1) year of licensed experience providing direct behavioral health treatment.
Required Competencies:
Ability to supervise and provide staff leadership to include staff development, mentoring, coaching and performance evaluation;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to adapt, innovate and lead in a fast paced environment with competing priorities and excellent organizational skills;
Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues;
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to ensure operational and administrative compliance with regulations, standards, procedures, laws, rules and statutes;
Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year of supervisory experience over professional behavioral health staff. Supervision is exercising span and control over subordinate staff to include coaching, mentoring, daily monitoring, performance management (planning, reviewing and evaluating), resolving complaints/grievances at the informal level, responsibility for scheduling and leave approval, and providing input that could affect pay, status, or tenure.
Combination of experience in mental health, substance use disorder, and sex offender treatment counseling.
Experience in managing and providing oversight of a behavioral health program that included mental health and substance use disorder programs.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.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, 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 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 855-524-5627 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 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. 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.
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.
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;
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 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 ( [email protected] ), 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 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 spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; 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 spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental InformationAfter submitting an application, you should receive an 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: [email protected]. 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 Brenda Valdez [email protected]. 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, Ana Andersen , at [email protected] or call 719-226-4401 . 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: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 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 Ensure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and contains at least 10 years of work experience, if applicable.Resumes and "see resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application being completed.Education is a minimum qualification for this position so 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.Do you acknowledge this?
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.
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
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Do you have a master's degree from an accredited institution in a mental health field such as counseling, social work, psychology or marriage and family therapy?
If yes, you must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain the name of the accredited institution, your name, type of degree received and date degree was conferred.
Yes
No
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If applicable, select the accrediting agency your master's degree program was accredited by.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)
The American Psychological Association (APAT)
None of the above
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Select the type of valid, active registration/permit/license you currently possess from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies:
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Licensed Professional Counselor
Psychologist Candidate
Licensed Psychologist
None
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Based on your response to the previous question (#5), enter your Colorado issued (Department of Regulatory Agencies) registration/permit/license number and type (e.g., LPCC #1234).
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Describe your professional experience including internships in which you provided mental health assessment and/or treatment. Include in your response, your theoretical framework for psycho-social assessment with involuntary clients. Describe the scope and modalities of any mental health treatment you provided, including crises intervention and group counseling.
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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 preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and 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, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.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, plagiarized, 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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