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Geographic Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado 80932
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Open Continuous
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Department of Corrections
Announcement #CC5809
**REVISED: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/SUBSTITUTION
Job Title: Health Professional I - Mental Health Professional
Position Number: CAA 37514
Job Location: Canon City (204)
Salary: $3335 – $4825 per month
(Although this is the full salary range, new employees are typically appointed at or near the minimum.)
Release Date: June 30, 2010
Apply By: December 30, 2010
Employment Type: Full Time
Class Code: C7C1IX
INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB: The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is to protect the public through effective management of criminal offenders in controlled environments that are efficient, safe, humane, and appropriately secure, while also providing meaningful work and self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders with community re-entry through pro-social stabilization.
The department’s vision is to be a progressive and professional correctional system that achieves excellence by focusing on Public Service, Employees, Employee Development, Offender Management, Continuous Improvement, and Inter-Governmental Relations.
If your goal is to build a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers:
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Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
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Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans;
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Medical and dental health plans;
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Paid life insurance;
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Short and long-term disability coverage;
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10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
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Training opportunities, and more.
DUTIES: Provide mental health treatment services to the offender population under the supervision of a licensed mental health care provider. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to providing input and assistance to mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, parole board assessments, and clinical interventions; group, brief and individual therapy; developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans; consultation with offenders and staff; provide crisis intervention, all under supervision; participation in educational meetings and training workshops. Judgment is used to select and apply existing guidelines to address behavioral health treatment needs of offenders; serve as consultant for unit staff regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning; ensure accurate reporting/documentation of mental health needs levels, including psychiatric and developmental disability needs level codes. Assure continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, and/or agencies. Document in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive offender mental health records. Inform offenders regarding mental health care, to include: consequences of maladaptive behavior; desired and undesirable effects or prescribed mental health medication. Listen to offender concerns and provide counseling and direction. Communicate to advise, counsel, and/or guide staff within the clinical unit, the facility, and outside agencies to ensure continuity and direction of mental health care. Communicate regarding complaints, problems, transfers, classifications, and offender behavioral management issues. Maintain standards of the program and work unit through compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards. Provide escort and apply and remove restraints to support movement of offenders to treatment activities, may physically restrain offenders to support safe unit management. Promote and be accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item control. All duties related to treatment are under supervision of the mental health supervisor.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in a Mental Health Discipline.
SUBSTITUTION: Four (4) years providing mental health treatment counseling which provided the
same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may substitute for the
bachelor’s degree. An Associates Degree in a Mental Health Discipline and two (2) years providing mental health treatment counseling may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
YOU MUST INCLUDE COPIES OF YOUR DEGREE TRANSCRIPTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of 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 should be included as a part of the of the application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in the application being rejected and applicant will not be able to continue in the selection process for the specified position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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Must be 21 years of age;
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Posses a high school diploma or G.E.D.;
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Possess a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License;
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Have NO felony convictions;
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Successfully complete the Department of Corrections Basic Training upon hire, initial drug screening, and random drug screening throughout employment;
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Possess the physical ability to successfully complete PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics);
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Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
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Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
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Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
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Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
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Swing a baton in a striking technique;
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Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
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Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
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Successful completion of a background investigation. Should applicant’s 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;
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Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
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Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
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Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
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Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
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Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
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Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
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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;
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Willing and able to travel;
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Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
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TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
HOW TO APPLY: BY December 30, 2010, 4:00 PM
ALL APPLICANTS must submit the following:
1. A completed Department of Corrections EMPLOYMENT Application and Self-Screening Form. THE STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATION FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST USE THE DOC EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM. To access the DOC Employment Application and Self Screening Form, see instructions below.
2. A working email address on your application, one that is checked often, as time sensitive correspondence WILL be via email. EXAM INFORMATION OR NOTIFICATION WILL TAKE PLACE VIA EMAIL; THEREFORE, BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FREQUENTLY.
3. A legible official or unofficial copy of your college/university transcript(s) noting date and degree conferred, if applicable.
4. A copy of your DD214 if you are a veteran.
How to access Employment Application/Self-Screening Form:
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www.doc.state.co.us
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Click on JOB OPENINGS, under Employment from the home page (bottom-left).
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Option 1: Click on EMPLOYMENT APP to apply for Open Competitive OR Open Continuous positions.
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Option 2: Open the Job Announcement you are interested in applying for and click on APPLY.
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Complete the application in its entirety, and be sure to include your current email address.
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Save a copy of your application for your records.
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Send your completed application, along with required documents to:
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ATTN: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES/Brenda Valerio/CC#5809
2862 SOUTH CIRCLE DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ON THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, NO FAXES, EMAILS, POSTMARKS, OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Note: If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program, CRS 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the HR office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Brenda ValerioAT (719) 226-4404; OR EMAIL brenda.valerio@doc.state.co.us.
SCHEDULED DATES OF REQUIRED APPLICANT ASSESSMENT PROCESSES (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applications are part of the selection process and may be used as part or all of the exam process to rank candidates. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties and requirements. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the DOC Employment Application.
Applications will be reviewed by a Human Resources Analyst to determine if you meet the minimum requirements. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, your application will be reviewed by a second HR Analyst. All applicants will be notified of their application status. If you disagree with the application review, you must contact our office within 5 days of the date you receive the notice of rejection of your application. If you still disagree with the decision concerning your requirements, you have the right to have your application rejection reviewed by the State Personnel Director. A request for a Director’s review must be submitted on the appeal/dispute form found on the website: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-SPB/SPB/1232721347216. It must be postmarked or received by the Director within 10 days of receipt of the notice of rejection and must include: 1) Job Title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of the agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the conversation(s); 5) Specific issue(s) being appealed; 6) Reasons you believe the decision to reject your application was arbitrary, capricious or contrary to rule of law.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO APPLY.
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Minimum Education: Bachelor's
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Job Status: Full Time Employee
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Position Type: Corrections - Other
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Sector: State
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