Department Information

Description of Job

About this work unit:
This work unit exists to provide, manage, coordinate, and evaluate a continuum of mental health services for youth who have been detained or committed to the Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services. Services include, but are not limited to: Mental health & suicide risk assessments; Psychological evaluations if credentialed; Neuropsychological screenings and evaluations if credentialed; clinical consultation with Behavioral Health Specialists, Client Managers and other interdisciplinary team members; Individual, family, & group contact; Management of delinquent behavior; Liaison to medical and psychiatric services; Formal supervision for BH staff; Providing trainings and e-mail communication about various mental health issues as needed; Referral & coordination of executive transfers to the Colorado Mental Health Institutes; Participation in DYS committees as needed; Participation in division-wide clinical director meetings; Ongoing communication with client managers/parole officers regarding assessment, treatment & transition issues; while ensuring the safety and security of each youth, staff, and the community according to Colorado law.
Purpose of this position:

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a license-eligible master's degree such as social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• The individual has a doctorate in Psychology and/or licensed as Psychologist, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, or must have one of previously mentioned licensure at time of employment.
• Experience in working collaboratively across disciplines in a youth residential setting.
• Experience administering psychological assessments.
• Assigned duties related to program development or ongoing process improvements.
• Experience in working collaboratively across disciplines in a youth residential setting.
• Extensive education and experience in neuropsychological/psychological theory, assessment and treatment in evidence-based and effective interventions.
• Management skills required for a diverse organizational structure.
• Numerous jobs related to formal training associated with assessment and treatment of youth with juvenile justice involvement and/or neuropsychological impairment.

• Extensive knowledge of the mental health system and the juvenile justice system.

• In-depth knowledge of state regulatory policies and procedures associated with mental health and assessment

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence
• Full Background - CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Drug Screen
• Regular travel to trainings and meetings
• Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-Service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) 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.

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.

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