SOCIAL WORK / COUNSELOR III- CMHHIP.

Overview

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Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) — Social Work / Counselor III. Full Time. CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that provides a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, with the goal of returning patients to their optimal level of functioning and assisting them in returning to the community as appropriate.

This work unit exists to provide inpatient psychiatric evaluations and treatment for severely emotionally disturbed and / or cognitively impaired older adults who cannot be safely or adequately treated in the community. Direct treatment utilizes individual, family, group work and psycho-educational treatment to increase mental health capacity and return patients to the community to live safe, productive lives.

CDHS offers additional information and resources as part of the application process. For more information, see the sections below.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of patients being admitted for inpatient psychiatric treatment.
• Interview the patient to ensure reliable assessment data, engage the patient in a supportive and educative manner, maintain confidentiality, and evaluate symptoms and behaviors in a sensitive and safe manner.
• Contact / engage parents / family members, significant others, guardians, and referring agency personnel to interview and obtain collateral information to understand the patient's situation.
• Complete the Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) and the bio-psychosocial component of the hospital's Integrated Initial Assessment document.
• Complete re-assessments of the patient's situation and response to treatment as frequently as daily and document progress in progress notes, weekly notes, and treatment plan reviews.
• Collaborate with and inform team members of relevant assessment information.

Discharge & Community Reintegration

Treatment Planning

Psychosocial Education

Treatment

Professional Development

Minimum Qualifications

Current, valid Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as one of the following : Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).

AND One (1) year of experience with current, valid licensure from a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact based on the work assigned to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions Of Employment

Appeal Rights

If you are eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Details and contact information are provided in the posting.

Supplemental Information

How To Apply and The Assessment Process are described in the posting. For additional recruiting questions, contact jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us

About Us

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). We offer a range of benefits and programs described in the posting, including retirement plans, health plans, paid leave, disability coverage, holidays, and more. CDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing workforce diversity and providing culturally responsive programs and services. ADA accommodations are available upon request.

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