Social WorkCounselor II
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- This recruitment is only open to current Colorado Residents OnlyThis posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies both full and part timeAs a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer provider of quality mental health services and a community partner.Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)Social Work/ Counselor IIFull Time
CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe secure and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! Description of Job
- About the Position:This position exists to provide therapeutic interventions including psychosocial therapies and individual family and group treatment to severely emotionally disturbed/cognitively impaired patients and their families under the direction of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This position completes assessments and disposition planning interagency communication with residential care facilities social services community mental centers etc. to ensure continued appropriate level of services following discharge. Individualizes psychosocial therapy approaches to meet the specific needs of the patient population. Provide training and consultation to other professional staff. Duties in the position include:
Assessments:- Completes psychosocial assessments by interviewing collaborating analyzing and assimilating social histories demonstrating the relationship among current behavior problems environmental resources and support systems. This assessment generates a clinical summary and treatment recommendations that predictably affects treatment and continuity of care in the community.
- Written or typed documentation of above.
Community Reintegration:- Coordinates discharge planning through evaluation and assessment of the patients needs as they relate to available community resources and exploring and mobilizing those resources
- Is the liaison between the hospital and the community agencies. Identifies and chooses appropriate community placements and treatment programs
- Provides case management by making appropriate referrals to community agencies networking and directing reciprocal relationships with community agencies Social Security Social Services Court system jails DOC probation parole DYC attorneys CMHC CCB nursing boarding and group homes individuals and families
- Attend meetings with the abovementioned agencies
- Written or typed documentation of above
- Participates in the direction and formulation of treatment plans and reviews.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment team by recommending and designing treatment interventions which meet patient and family education and therapeutic needs
- Written or typed documentation of above
- Assesses patient and family education needs and identifies readiness to learn motivation strengths and barriers to the learning process
- Provide ongoing psycho/social education that is relevant to individual social environmental factors medical regimen to enhance mental health growth and stability.
- Educate patient and family regarding related symptoms of their disorders symptom management risk factors relapse prevention and level of care needs.
- Written or typed documentation of the above.
- Provides individual family group therapy and system interventions utilizing social work theoretical framework and methods with consideration of ethnic cultural religious and sexual diversity.
- Written or typed documentation of above.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Current valid Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as a:
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR
- Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) plus current enrollment in a Masters program for Social Work OR
MSW in Social Work
Knowledge of casework methods techniques and their applications to work problems
Knowledge of the principles of human growth and behavior basic sociologicaland psychological treatment and therapy practices
Knowledge of interviewing skills and techniques
Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing
Ability to use interviewing skills and techniques effectively
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decision
Previous state employee
Conditions of Employment:- Travel Willing and able to travel
- 2step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
- A preemployment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges
- Shall not initiate or engage in sexual social personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application
- Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
- Possess the physical ability to successfully complete CTI and CPR
- Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
- Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor
- Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield
- Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic
- Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions
- Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety
- Seize hold control or subdue violent or ive 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 ive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English both verbally and in writing
- 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
- Annual influenza vaccination
- Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at CDHS
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 303.866.5038 within ten 10 calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments 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) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing 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 aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short and longterm disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules training and more
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst 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 preemployment 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 or call.
THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE AT PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREETHE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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