Department Information

Description of Job

• Data entry of change in legal status of a patient, unit transfer, new patient admission.
• Ongoing decision include time of entry, unit assignments, information sharing with CMHHIP departments i.e., Patient Accounts, Medical Records.
• The position assesses and analyzes information to decide the clinical, medical appropriateness, make decisions regarding assurances that admission policy and procedures are followed.
• Detects, discovers information and/or problems, violations and failures by interviewing or correct actions relative to admission process.
• Apprises treatment teams of this information, setting admission time, and evaluates telephone and in-person requests for service as to immediacy and disposition.
• Gathers, compiles and reviews required clinical, medical, and legal status information from referral resources for potential admissions by e-mail, fax, telephone interviews, and in person (walk-ins). Gathers legal information i.e., M1, M3, M8, M9, M16, and other court orders i.e. competency exams, Incompetent to proceed, Sanity Exams, NGRI, ADAD, Voluntary Probation for completion and appropriate admission to CMHHIP by policy.
• Documents include Clinical description (medical and/or psych), and legal status.
• Gathers reports from referral source i.e., mental health narrative, hospital reports and labs, jail booking sheet, MARS, etc. and recording information onto intake admission report i.e., 100 form.
• Admission interview includes discussion for the assessments of patient ability to understand information being communicated, special accommodations needed, and ability to complete and sign admission required forms i.e., advance directives, patient rights, HIPPA, release of information
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Five (5) years of relevant experience in Mental Health and or Criminal Justice
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation
related to the work assigned to this position equal to five (5) years
Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years experience working in forensic behavioral health systems and/or criminal justice
• Previous experience with Microsoft Suite
• Previous experience with BEHR and Legacy Cube

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. Additionally, you will be required take a drug screen.
• Admissions is a department that provides services 24 hours 7 days a week, on call is a requirement of this position and required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• TB testing and any other CMHHIP required vaccinations
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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

• 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

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.

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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.