CDOC Psychologist Candidate (Statewide)

Description of Job

Mental Health:  Current Vacancies - Canon City/Pueblo
This position provides professional psychological services, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist until own license is obtained, to special population of inmates with mental illness or mental problems in compliance with DOC Mental Health Clinical Standards and Procedures, DOC AR's and all relevant statutes and guidelines, to include psychological assessment of mental health needs, individual and group therapy, clinical and behavioral management. Provide staff assistance and training regarding the mental health needs of inmates, direct care in psychiatric crises or emergencies. Position is responsible for regular communication with clinical and administrative supervisors. The Psychologist Candidate position prepares for Psychological licensure. This position participates in the 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation

Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP):  Current Vacancies - None

This position conducts assessment and psychological evaluation of sex inmates under the supervision of a licensed psychologist until own license is obtained; provide intensive sex inmate treatment including development and implementation of individual treatment plans, conduct group and individual therapy, conduct and prepare evaluations for case management, community corrections, Parole Board and parole; conduct training workshops for the correctional system on the dynamics of sex inmates, treatment and management in a correctional setting, and high risk behaviors; complete release planning in coordination with community parole officers and other agencies; provide crisis intervention; monitor chronically mentally ill inmates. Prepare offense specific evaluations in accordance with Colorado Sex Offender Management Board standards for sex inmates participating in treatment. The Psychologist Candidate position prepares for Psychological licensure.

The eligible list created from this job posting will be used to fill current and future mental health and SOTMP vacancies in Canon City and Denver.  Within this job announcement, you have the ability to select the type(s) of position you are interested in; Mental Health and/or SOTMP.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must possess a current, valid permit as a Psychologist Candidate from the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners.

Special Qualifications: 
Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP):  If appointed to a position, you have 30 days after completion of the Training Academy to apply to obtain listing with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB).  
 

Required Competencies:

• Ability to effectively interact with and provide direct care to inmates;
• Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must maintain required permit/licensure;
• 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.

In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers:

• 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; State of Colorado Benefits
• Paid life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability coverage;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
• Employee wellness programs;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Training opportunities and more.

For more info and to apply: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4765766/cdoc-psychologist-candidate-statewide