Social Work / Counselor III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4420072) Apply Social Work / Counselor III Salary$37.81 - $52.93 HourlyLocation Denver Metro, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIIC 04679 03/06/2024DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOBH - CMHIFLOpening Date03/06/2024Closing Date3/18/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionFLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Primary Physical Work AddressColorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan 3520 W. Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department InformationThis position is open to Colorado residents onlyAbout Fort LoganThis position is located at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL). CMHIFL is a 94 bed psychiatric facility located in Denver that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community by providing mental health treatment to adult clients in the metro area. The mission of CMHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons of with complex, serious and persistent mental illness within the resources available.Our goal is to assist patients in returning successfully to the community as soon as possible. The treatment program is designed with the Recovery Philosophy as the basis for the various therapy modalities offered, which include but are not limited to: Individual and group therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Medication & health teaching, Family therapy & education, WRAP groups – wellness recovery action plan (integrate WRAP (individual disposition planning), ., Mindfulness skills – deep breathing, Substance abuse education and Chaplain Services. Our goal is to be a partner in treatment with patients and their families, assisting them on their road to recovery. We attempt to maintain a safe, kind, and supportive environment of healing through our respectful customer service. Description of JobThe Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHI-FL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds, over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital. Through our core values listed below, CMHIFL staff is committed to:
Individual dignity and respect
Person-centered, evidence based care;
Trauma informed recovery;
Multidisciplinary collaboration;
Diversity and inclusion;
Strong family and community partnerships.
The Social Work III position works in the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital with individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed for treatment. Patients receiving treatment at CMHI-FL have severe and persistent mental illness and may have traumatic brain injury, trauma disorders, and other complex dynamics. Each treatment team is multidisciplinary, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction specialists, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, creative arts therapists, nurses, physicians, and mental health clinicians. In addition, the hospital offers dietary, peer, and chaplain services.
The Social Work unit collaborates with patients, their families and/or support systems, and external stakeholders to plan, organize, and execute psychiatric treatment interventions and comprehensive aftercare plans with placement. Services include clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, counseling, and education. This work unit serves as a liaison between the hospital and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC’s) and other governmental entities.
The purpose of the Social Worker is to provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed, which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and in collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients and group assignment shall be determined by clinical and individualized need. The Social Work positions are responsible for developing group materials appropriate for patient specific needs and leading group therapy sessions. The Social Worker completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and reassessments, coordinates treatment planning for all patients, and regularly documents in the electronic health record. The Social work team is responsible for coordination of discharge and comprehensive aftercare plans. In doing so, this position collaborates with support systems, stakeholders, CMHC’s, and other agencies to coordinate continuity of care. The Social Worker actively contributes to hospital-wide events, in-service training, and program development.
The Social Worker III provides supervision to the social work interns training program and supports execution of the hospital’s mission, vision, and values within the social work department and in collaboration with leadership. As a student supervisor, the Social Worker III is responsible for clinical supervision The Social Worker III provides autonomous clinical service provision by ensuring their work product contributions are reviewed, complete, and timely. This includes treatment plans, documentation, assessments, and therapeutic interventions. This position is also responsible for contributing to the implementation of various departmental and discipline specific projects and supports implementation within the team.
Assessment, Intervention, and Treatment Planning:The Social Worker III is responsible for individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed, which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and in collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients and group assignment shall be determined by clinical and individualized need. The Social Worker III is responsible for developing group materials appropriate for patient specific needs and leading group therapy sessions. When providing such treatment, the position relies upon social work theories and concepts relevant to the needs of the patient and their support systems in an effort to support symptom reduction. Interventions are individualized and tailored to issues related to age, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity, and sexuality. The social work team communicates treatment needs, barriers, expectations, and changes in behavior to the individual's support system throughout their admission cycle. This position also provides psychoeducation to an individual's support system and community stakeholders in an effort to solicit understanding and participation in the treatment process. This position monitors the effectiveness of various treatment interventions tailored to reach specific treatment goals and objectives by leading the treatment planning meetings for all patients and ensuring goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based (SMART) and in accordance with regulatory and licensing requirements, as well as best practices. Case Management and Discharge Planning:The Social Worker III is responsible for their own treatment caseload and is required to ensure all coordination of resources is complete in a timely manner. This may include ensuring submission of benefits, identification of appropriate benefits, guardianship needs, Momentum referrals, obtaining identification, securing a payee, applying for Medicaid/Medicare, and submitting referrals to potential discharge locations. The social worker must work closely with the Benefits Specialist and Reintegration Specialist and assist in completion and monitoring of such documents and referrals and may collaborate with legally appointed guardians or members of the patient’s support system to obtain the necessary information and navigate the process. This social worker identifies appropriate discharge locations in collaboration with the treatment team and liaisons with those placements to support continuity of care. In addition, this position and their team coordinate day passes off-campus, attend placement visits, coordinate family and other visits, and attend other off-campus appointments as needed. The Social Worker III often attends interagency staff meetings and is responsible for providing education to stakeholders regarding the Social Work Department and building relationships across various agencies. This position collaborates with their supervisor to ensure to accurately and efficiently navigate various systemic barriers and timely and accurate processes are completed. All efforts are geared toward supporting discharge into the least restrictive environment. Student Training and Student Supervision:CMHI-FL serves as a training site for social work internship programs. The Social Work Department is responsible for interviewing and selecting social work intern level students. The Social Work III position contributes to training opportunities through internship level didactic curriculum and supervision. As the student’s supervisor, this position is responsible for fostering skill development, ensuring training opportunities, assessing performance, providing critical feedback, and supporting successful completion of all internship requirements. The Social Worker III receives supervision from their primary social work supervisor. Specialty Program and Project Implementation:The Social Worker III collaborates with their primary supervisor to support the implementation of designated specialty programs and/or departmental projects. This may include specialized treatment modalities including but not limited to Animal Assisted Therapy, Substance Addiction Treatment, Virtual Reality programs, and Peer Programs. It may also include partnering with community stakeholders for shared resources and development of discipline specific training opportunities. At times, these duties require liaising with community stakeholders, community site visits, creating and sharing information materials or sessions, establishing protocol and policy, training staff, and overseeing and auditing the implementation and outcome measures Other Duties as Assigned:Other duties as assigned include hospital-wide ad hoc activities, milieu support, etc.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:Current, valid licensure as a Social Worker (LSW) from the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners.ANDOne year of experience as a social worker.Substitution:noneConditions of employment:
CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
Valid Colorado Driver’s License
May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals
May need to travel to other state locations, transport patients to community appointments
Due to the juvenile population served at this facility, incumbents of this position must be 21 years of age or older
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.
APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.Supplemental InformationHow to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact brennon.watts @state.co.us About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support