Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professional

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professional - Canon City Print Apply Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professional - Canon City Salary $4,023.00 - $5,632.00 Monthly Location Canon City, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number CAA CMC HP I D&A 2023 Department Department of Corrections Division Clinical and Correctional Services Opening Date 04/26/2023 Closing Date 4/24/2024 4:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address Canon City, CO FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information Governor Polis announced on May 4, 2023 that this classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) is eligible for non-base building temporary pay of 3.17% through June 2024, plus up to 10% for the following year. Position located in Canon City, CO. Who May Apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our vision "Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow". CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: + Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; + Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans; + Medical and dental health plans; + Paid life insurance; + Short and long-term disability coverage; + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time; + Employee wellness programs; + Tuition Reimbursement; + Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs; + Training opportunities and more. For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at or . Description of Job This position provides substance use disorder services to the inmate population, to include formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Provides substance use disorder treatments services to inmates under the supervision of licensed addiction professionals and in compliance with guidelines; + Participate in treatment services to include providing input into substance use disorder treatment assessments, participating in recreation groups, in-reach and tele-health sessions; + Provide psychoeducational groups, co-facilitate therapeutic activities under clinical supervision, and facilitate other therapeutic activities; + Assist with crisis management with supportive activities and referral to Mental Health; + Schedule and facilitate tele-health services, provide consultation and guidance to correctional staff and administrators about substance use disorder treatment needs; + Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team which provides substance use disorder treatment; + Provide input needed for treatment and management planning; + Inform inmates regarding substance use disorder treatment care supervision and treatment; + Listen to inmate concerns and provide counseling and direction; + Communicate regarding complaints, problems, incidents and inmate behavioral management issues; + Respond to complaints, problems, actions, or behaviors within scope of practice; + Document both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to maintain inmate mental health records under the supervision of a work leader. You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: + Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a behavioral health concentration or human services equivalent. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain your name, name of the accredited institution, type of degree received and date degree was conferred. Special Qualifications: + Applicant must possess a current, valid certification from the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Technician (CAT), Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), or a current, valid license from the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as an Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC-C) or a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). Substitutions: + Active enrollment in an accredited Master's level program in behavioral health will substitute for the special qualifications addiction credential requirement. + A Master's or Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution in a behavioral health science or closely related field will substitute for the Bachelor's Degree and/or required experience on a year-for-year basisand/or special qualifications credentialing requirement. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain your name, name of the college, type of degree received and date degree was awarded. + Experience providing addiction treatment will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. W ork experience less than full time will be prorated. Required Competencies: + Ability to provide direct behavioral health care to inmates; + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies; + Ability to work independently under supervision; + Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation; + Ability to work with a diverse population of clients; + Ability to provide mental health support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team; + 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. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience providing addiction treatment to an incarcerated population; + Experience providing addiction treatment to a diverse population; + Experience working with highly resistive clients; + Experience administering Standardized Offender Assessment-Revised (SOA-R) Assessments. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application. If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside 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 must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process. In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process. Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment . click apply for full job details