SOCIAL WORK / COUNSELOR II - Substance Use Disorder - Sterling.

Overview

SOCIAL WORK / COUNSELOR II - Substance Use Disorder - Sterling. This position provides substance use disorder services to the inmate population, including formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions at the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) facility in Sterling.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment services under clinical supervision.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals to address co-occurring issues.
• Serve as a consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Monitor inmate treatment and documentation to ensure standards compliance and continuity of care.
• Ensure accurate information system behavioral health needs levels and provide group, brief, and individual treatment.
• Provide clinical direction to non-clinical staff in behavioral health care and inmate treatment.
• Maintain continuity of care by making referrals and providing necessary information for receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention in line with clinical standards and professional privilege.
• Document in handwritten and electronic systems to maintain comprehensive inmate behavioral health records.
• Communicate with inmates regarding behavioral health care, counseling, and treatment expectations.
• Coordinate with staff and outside agencies to ensure continuity of care and address complaints, transfers, and classifications.
• Maintain program standards and promote safety and security within the clinical and correctional environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Important Information

Be aware of the assessment process, background checks, and the need to provide complete work experience details. The CDOC is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For questions, contact the department or the employee relations specialist listed in the posting.

Equal Opportunity

State of Colorado is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status. Veterans receive preference where applicable.

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