Job Information
Colorado Department Of Corrections CDOC Psychologist Candidate (Statewide) in Canon City, Colorado
Description of Job Mental Health: Current Vacancies - Canon City/Denver/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).
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing behavioral health treatment within a correctional environment; Current listing with the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) as a treatment provider or evaluator;
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 requi ed 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. The Psychologist Candidate permit is a one-time registration good for 4 years to allow enough time to complete the EPPP Exam and Post-Degree Experience and Supervision. If appointed to a Psychologist Candidate position with the CDOC, you must become licensed as a Psychologist within this 4 year time period.
If you do not possess a current, valid permit in the State of Colorado as a Psychologist Candidate, please refer to the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) - Division of Professions and Occupations at http://www.dora.state.co.us/registrations/contact.htm. You may also contact DORA at (303) 894-7855 or (800) 886-7675.
PLEASE REFER TO JOB POSTING ON CDOC.JOBS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4765766/cd oc-psychologist-candidate-statewide?keywords=psychologist&pagetype=jobOpportuni