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SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR IV - Fort Logan

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SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELOR IV - Fort Logan

Salary

$86,748.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IIC-01895 7/21/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OBH - CMHIFL

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

3520 W. Oxford Ave., Denver, CO 80236

Hiring Pay Rate

7229

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open to Current Colorado Residents.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefits package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

About Fort Logan:

The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds and over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.

Through our core values listed below, CMHHIFL staff is committed to:

+ Individual dignity and respect.

+ Person-centered, evidence-based care

+ Trauma-informed recovery.

+ Multidisciplinary collaboration.

+ Diversity and inclusion.

+ Strong family and community partnerships.

About this Work Unit:

The Social Work IV position works in the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital with individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed for treatment. Patients receiving treatment at CMHHFL have severe and persistent mental illness and may have traumatic brain injury, trauma disorders, and other complex dynamics. Each multidisciplinary treatment team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction specialists, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, creative arts therapists, nurses, physicians, and mental health clinicians. In addition, the hospital offers dietary, peer, and chaplain services

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Description of Job

About the Position:

The Social Work unit collaborates with patients, their families and/or support systems, and external stakeholders to plan, organize, and execute psychiatric treatment interventions and comprehensive aftercare plans with placement. Services include clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, counseling, and education. This work unit serves as a liaison between the hospital and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) and other governmental entities.

The purpose of the Social Worker is to provide individual, group, and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed, which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients, and group assignments shall be determined by clinical and individualized need. The Social Work positions are responsible for developing group materials appropriate for patient-specific needs and leading group therapy sessions. The Social Worker completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and reassessments, coordinates treatment planning for all patients, and regularly documents in the electronic health record. The Social work team is responsible for coordination of discharge and comprehensive aftercare plans. In doing so, this position collaborates with support systems, stakeholders, CMHCs, and other agencies to coordinate continuity of care. The Social Worker actively contributes to hospital-wide events, in-service training, and program development.

The Social Worker IV supervises the social work department staff members and supports execution of the hospital’s mission, vision, and values within the social work department and in collaboration with leadership. As a supervisor, the Social Worker IV is responsible for clinical and administrative supervision, as well as performance management and disciplinary processes. The Social Worker IV provides clinical leadership by contributing to, reviewing, and overseeing social work teams' treatment plans, documentation, assessments, and therapeutic interventions. This position is also responsible for overseeing various departmental and discipline-specific projects and supports implementation within the team. Duties in this position include:

Assessment, Intervention, and Treatment Planning:

+ Responsible for individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed, which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients and group assignment shall be determined by clinical and individualized need.

+ Responsible for developing group materials appropriate for patient-specific needs and leading group therapy sessions. When providing such treatment, the position relies upon social work theories and concepts relevant to the needs of the patient and their support systems to support symptom reduction. Interventions are individualized and tailored to issues related to age, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity, and sexuality.

+ The social work team communicates treatment needs, barriers, expectations, and changes in behavior to the individual's support system throughout their admission cycle.

+ Provides psychoeducation to an individual's support system and community stakeholders in an effort to solicit understanding and participation in the treatment process.

+ Monitors the effectiveness of various treatment interventions tailored to reach specific treatment goals and objectives by leading the treatment planning meetings for all patients and ensuring goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based (SMART) and in accordance with regulatory and licensing requirements, as well as best practices.

Case Management and Discharge Planning:

+ Responsible for overseeing all team members' progress and coordinating resource needs. This may include monitoring submission of benefits, identifying appropriate benefits, guardianship needs, Momentum referrals, obtaining identification, securing a payee, applying for Medicaid/Medicare, and submitting referrals to potential discharge locations.

+ Works closely with the benefits specialist and reintegration specialist, assists in the completion and monitoring of such documents and referrals, and may collaborate with legally appointed guardians or members of the patient’s support system to obtain the necessary information and navigate the process.

+ Leads the team in identifying appropriate discharge locations in collaboration with the treatment team and liaisons with those placements to support continuity of care.

+ Coordinates day passes off-campus, attends placement visits, coordinates family and other visits, and attends other off-campus appointments as needed.

+ Attends interagency staff meetings often and is responsible for providing education to stakeholders regarding the Social Work Department and building relationships across various agencies.

+ Supports team members in navigating various systemic barriers and ensuring timely and accurate processes are completed. All efforts are geared toward supporting discharge into the least restrictive environment.

Specialty Program and Project Implementation:

+ Responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing designated specialty programs and/or departmental projects. This may include specialized treatment modalities, including but not limited to Animal Assisted Therapy, Substance Addiction Treatment, Virtual Reality programs, and Peer Programs.

+ Partnering with community stakeholders for shared resources and development of discipline-specific training opportunities. At times, these duties require liaising with community stakeholders, community site visits, creating and sharing information materials or sessions, establishing protocol and policy, training staff, and overseeing and auditing the implementation and outcome measures.

Social Work and Substance Abuse Education Department Supervision:

+ Responsible for employee supervisory responsibilities within the work unit and hospital-wide CAS services. This includes provision of clinical and administrative supervision, professional development, employee performance evaluations, employee performance plans, corrective and disciplinary actions, assist resolving informal grievances, staff scheduling, position descriptions, recruitment, retention, interviewing and hiring, onboarding, and training, and ensuring hospital wide required training has been completed.

+ Facilitates newly hired social workers and CAS orientation, in collaboration with the social work department and other disciplines.

+ Responsible for completion of department-specific audits to support high-quality documentation, assessment, report writing, and treatment.

Student Training and Student Supervision:

+ CMHHFL serves as a training site for social work externship programs. Responsible for building relationships with academic institutions, creating training opportunities appropriate to skill level, and creating didactic curriculum.

+ Supervises members of their team in the supervision of the externship students (supervision of supervision).

Other Duties as Assigned:

+ Other duties as assigned include hospital-wide ad hoc activities, milieu support, etc.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Current, valid Colorado or a State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as:

+ Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR

+ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR

+ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR

+ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

+ Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Two (2) years 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:

+ 3 years post LCSW experience focused on treating individuals with severe and persistent mental health issues, trauma, and/or substance abuse

+ 1 year providing clinical supervision

+ 1 year of working with patients in a secured setting

+ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

+ LAC preferred

+ Knowledge of DSM 5-TR

+ Prior adult inpatient experience

+ Desire to work with adults who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness

+ Experience working with clients who have dual diagnosis issues, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

+ Experience and/or desire to work with diverse, under-served client populations.

+ Previous State Employee

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate in this position must be willing and available to submit to the following conditions:

+ Full Background: Name check, TRAILS, CAPS, Drug Screen, and Fingerprinting

+ Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License

+ Incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age.

+ Must be able to use, handle, or be exposed to hazardous material, such as bodily fluids

+ May be able to travel to attend training, court hearings, transport patients to appointments, and other related activities.

+ TB testing, annual influenza, and other vaccines as required by the State of Colorado

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

+ Disclose that information on the application.

+ Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.

+ Provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact Jeru Marshall:[email protected]

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

+ Medical and dental health plans

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ BenefitHub state employee discount program

+ Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

+ Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

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Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support)

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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