CDOC (Health Professional VII) Mental Health Program Administrator (Hybrid)

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 8788 - 12302

Posted on: 02-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build 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;
VisitState of Colorado Employee Benefits.for more information.

Location: This position is located in Colorado Springs CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

This position is eligible for a hybrid workplace which is partly remote (work from home or travel to other facilities) and partly in office at our Headquarters location in Colorado Springs.

Who May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Description of Job

This HYBRIDposition provides leadership for departmental mental health programs and services. Establishes standard of care regarding professional assessment and treatment services to offenders and supervises the development of clinical training for all mental health professional services. Participates in clinical supervision of all facility mental health supervisors. This position has the clinical review authority and ensures appropriate placement of offenders in Residential Treatment Program beds.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Direct clinical mental health services for CDOC; write review and revise polices and procedures guiding the provision of mental health services;
Participate in the selection of mental health supervisors; assure compliance with clinical standards and procedures;
Provide clinical guidance for the identification treatment and continuity of care for offenders with mental illness which includes the management of Residential Treatment Program beds (SCCF CCF DWCF DOC infirmaries Intellectual and Developmental Needs Programs and CMHIP);
Provide clinical supervision and direction evaluate professional performance and participate in personnel actions related to professional practice as requested;
Researches practices policies and procedures of other established community or national organizations and correctional institutions or agencies to determine best practices for clinical services.
Functions as a member of the management teamto developpolicyformulate strategic plans for improving the overall functioning of the operations of clinical units;
Identifies opportunities for improvement and problem resolution in the delivery of health care services statewide;
Evaluates and analyzes local initiatives to determine appropriateness of systemic application;
Participates in the development of training programs for staff and ensures implementation of these programs;
Assists in developing position descriptions and performance objectives for specific clinical classifications to ensure consistency of practice statewide;
Participates in strategic planning sessions for the delivery of health care services within the clinics.

**Please read through this job announcement carefully and ensure that you submit a complete and thorough application. You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must have ten (10) years of experience managing a multidisciplinary health care program that provided clinical andbehavioral health services establishing operational or programmatic goals and objectives.

Special Qualifications:

Applicant must possess a valid active license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
AND
Applicant must have a minimum of five (5)* years of licensed or license candidacy experience with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado to include Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker Candidate (SWC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population. Three (3)* of the five years must be in a supervisory role making decisions which affect the pay status and tenure of subordinate staff. * This experience will count towards the ten year requirement listed above.

Substitutions:

A combination of education in the healthcare field of study and experience in the healthcare field will substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
A masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the healthcare field of study may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain the name of the accredited institution type of degree received date the degree was awarded and your name.
There is no substitution for the license requirement listed above in the Special Qualifications.

Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the positionthat 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.

Required Competencies:

Proven experience in health care management;
Proven experience managing staff with professional health care experience and qualifications;
Proven experience in policy analysis development and implementation;
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication and public speaking skills; ability to demonstrate consensus building skills;
Proven lead and operational knowledge ofclinical practiced health care management;
Proven ability to provideefficient and effective customer service while managing health care in a multiple programmatic organizationdemonstrating exemplary responsiveness;
Managing effectiveclinical operationswhile ensuring health care measures are met.
Provide analytical expertise inhealth care planning ensuring effectivenessprogressive establishment and evaluation of measurements;
Ability toidentify goals/objectives analyzeneeds/issues andoffer creative solutions;
Ability to implement and improveoperations through effective performance measures;
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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of experience supervising professional medical and behavioral health staff such as nurses physicians and mental health counselors. Supervisory experience 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;
Experience managing a multi-disciplinary health care program that provided medical mental health drug & alcohol and sex offender treatment services;
Experience managing a multi-disciplinary health care program within a correctional organization.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this job announcement please contact Stacey Hibpshman ator .

Due to the States current hiring freeze this position will not be filled until January 1 2026 or after unless a hiring freeze waiver/exemption has been approved.

This position has been approved for recruitment through the waiver/exemption process during the temporary hiring freeze.

The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs 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 Assessmentoral assessment written performance assessmentor 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.

Use ofartificial intelligence (AI) tools including language models to create write or alter any portion of responsesthroughout any step of the assessment processmay result in the disqualification of an applicant.

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 Competenciesand 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 promotion 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 individuals 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.

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.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058) applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

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 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.

Conditions of Employment:All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the candidates 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 CDOCs consideration of application for employment.

Must be 21 years of age

Possess a valid drivers license. Drivers must maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado drivers license obey traffic laws and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations including DUIs or reckless driving can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
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.
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 (6)six week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training to includeEnglish 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 applicants 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.

Drivers must maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver license obey traffic laws and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent withColorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations including DUIs or reckless driving can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

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 Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: 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 633 17th Street Suite 1320 Denver CO 80202-3604. Fax: . Phone: . As of November 12 2013 the Board will be located at 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver Colorado 80203. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

After 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 please contact the Department Contact listed in this announcement.

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 State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

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 SpecialistKristen Lange ator call.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

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Department InformationIf your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build 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 i...