CDOC (Health Professional VI) SOTMP Program Manager (Colorado Springs)

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

• Provides leadership and vision for the Sex Offender Treatment & Monitoring Programs (SOTMP) in collaboration with the SOTMP Administrator.

• Supervises organizes reviews and evaluates the work of all SOTMP staff for competency and efficiency directly or through subordinate supervisors.

• Maintaining the standard of care for the SOTMP program or work unit assigned by verifying compliance with the Sex Offender Management Board Standards and Guidelines and applicable mental health standards with collaboration and coordination with the SOTMP Administrator.

• Collaborate with other clinical program administrators regarding the behavioral health needs of inmates; providing consultation in offense specific risk assessment clinical interviews and diagnosis; participate in support education and In-Reach meetings on a periodic basis.

• Acts as a consultant and provides training to facility community and state service providers on issues related to treating incarcerated offenders with sex offenses.

• Collaborate with SOTMP Administrator to supervise the identification treatment and continuity of care for inmates with sexual offenses and histories of sexual offending behaviors including: development and management of Track I Track II and Track III treatment programs.

• Participate as part of the SOTMP management team to resolve issues and further develop policy clinical standards and procedures.

• Work with the SOTMP administrator and trainer to ensure all clinical staff training are updated.

• Define the programs and treatment methodology for sex offender services by developing staffing plans decision items Zero Based Budgets strategic plans management plans therapist manuals and other reports as directed by the Assistant Director of Clinical and Correctional Services and Chief of Behavioral Health Services.

• Write and manage grants to implement model demonstration programs for sex offenders.

• May be required to travel to other facilities.

• Other duties as assigned.

  
  

  
  

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must have at least nine (9) years of professional experience providing behavioral health services or managing the the care in a setting that provided behavioral health services.Experience must be thoroughly detailed in the Work Experience section of the application.

• Applicant must have a combination of relevant education from an accredited institution ANDprofessional experience as defined above equal tonine (9) years. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that include the name of the accredited institution your name type of degree received and date degree was awarded.

• Licensure: Applicant must have a current and valid license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

• Applicant must be listed with the SOMB (Sex Offender Management Board) as an Approved Provider and Clinical SupervisorSOMB Provider

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.

• Ability to supervise and provide staff leadership to include staff development mentoring coaching and performance evaluation;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;
• 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 effectivelyacross facility programs andwith internalandexternal stakeholders;
• Leadership: ambitious operationally-focused and results-driven leader;
• Ability to effectively manage clinical operations while ensuring health-care measures are met;
• 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;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

1. Supervisory experience over professional behavioral health staff. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay status and tenure of subordinate employees;
2. Completion of theminimal qualifications as determined by DORA to provide clinical supervision based on your specific license;
3. Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a Behavioral Health Program.
4. Experience providing Behavioral Health Treatment and discharge planning
5. Five (5) years of licensed experience providing Behavioral Health Treatment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid drivers license; 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.
• 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 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 week 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 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 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.

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) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.