Director of Social Work - Clinical Services at Fort Logan

Full Job Description

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 160 adult inpatient beds, over seven 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.

The Social Work Department consists of social workers, transition specialists, addiction specialists, and administrative support functioning full-time within the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital. The 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 among the hospital, community partners, and other governmental entities. This position functions as the work unit Director within the psychiatric hospital

Requirements

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

The Director of Social Work exists to provide leadership and oversight to the Social Work Department, which includes the social work team and the centralized services for substance abuse education and benefits acquisition. The Director of Social Work informs management decisions through specialized knowledge and experience within the social work profession and contributes to the planning, developing, and implementation of program operations. In collaboration with the Chief Clinical Officer, this position oversees and ensures the effectiveness of the services provided by the social work team through program evaluation, development, and implementation. The Director is required to have good working knowledge of multi discipline licensing and certification requirements (social work and addiction specialists), as well as ethical and practice specific guidelines. The Director is responsible for the employee supervisory responsibilities of this work unit. In addition, this position develops and contributes to the provision of training and educational materials for the work unit and for hospital-wide in-services to staff and patients. Lastly, this position provides discipline-specific services to our patients across the hospital on an as-needed basis and serves as a hospital consultant specific to the respective area of expertise. Other duties include:

Work Unit Management:
The Director of Social Work provides leadership and direction to the daily operations of the work unit, consisting of various levels of social work staff, substance abuse specialists, and the Transitions Team. In collaboration with the Chief Clinical Officer, this position assesses the needs for the work unit based on program evaluation, patient treatment needs, strategic planning, the overall hospital mission, and resource allocation. Similarly, ensuring effective services are being provided by developing, implementing, and monitoring all work unit responsibilities.

Supports consistent implementation and compliance with related treatment standards and external agency rules/regulations (e.g.

The Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services CMS), reports any deficits to leadership, and collaborates in developing operational procedures to ensure patient care.

Serves as an advocate for the work unit and communicates needs and plans to leadership, which includes identifying and proposing solutions to discharge barriers, benefit acquisition processes, and patient population-specific treatment.

Engages with relevant stakeholders regarding such patterns to collaboratively problem-solve. This position must have good working knowledge of the various clinical disciplines regulatory and licensure/certification requirements and practices to ensure they are upheld.

Developing, implementing, and monitoring patient assessments, treatment planning, group sessions, case management and disposition services, coordination of care with support system engagement, and individual interventions.

Should there be the need for quality improvement, the Director is responsible for identifying those needs and developing a corrective plan of action to present to leadership.

Creates work unit protocols and audit tools.

Makes efforts to develop and maintain student training opportunities when possible, which requires familiarity with discipline specific educational requirements and relationships with educational institutions.

This position leads all interviewing, hiring, and training of employees, and organizing and leading department meetings.

Possesses specialized knowledge within the discipline and regularly participates in hospital committees and work groups. As the Director of this work unit, this position is responsible for all work unit related needs during business hours and after hours as needed.

With regard to the work unit budget, this position monitors all department-related expenditures and individual clinicians’ budgets by approving P-card purchases and overseeing annual operating funds assigned to the work unit.

Clinical Supervision and Personnel:

Responsible for employee supervisory responsibilities for the work unit.

This includes provision of clinical and administrative supervision, professional development, employee performance evaluations, employee performance plans, corrective and disciplinary actions, staff scheduling, position descriptions, recruitment, retention, interviewing and hiring, onboarding and training all staff, and ensuring hospital-wide required training has been completed.

In collaboration with direct supervisors, this position identifies if/when staff may be eligible for a promotion or require a transfer and presents that information to leadership.

Ensures student training opportunities are available and the associated supervision is provided as required by the Hospital, educational institution, and respective discipline.

Responsible for developing work unit competencies and continuing education as needed for the work unit.

Currently, direct supervision includes four (4) unit social work supervisors, each responsible for their own direct reports.

This position also directly supervises the Program Assistant II assigned to Social Work and Therapeutic Activities. Currently, there are a total of 24 Full-Time Employees (FTE) within the work unit.

The Director is responsible for first-line supervision of four (4) work unit employees and 20 second-line work unit employees.

Serves as the appointing authority for performance actions and decisions that directly impact pay, status, and tenure of employees.

Stakeholder Communication and Liaison:

Leads the implementation of initiatives to engage and educate community members about the CMHHIFL, our patient population, and systemic needs and barriers.

Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, the Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health, Regional Accountable Entities (RAE), Community Boards, Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), Social Security Administration, the community safety net partners, and other agencies geared towards addressing and planning for patient needs.

Leads initiatives to identify, communicate, and collaborate with stakeholders regarding patient care needs and support transition from the hospital into the community.

In addition, the Director leads the implementation of initiatives to establish and create meaningful educational training opportunities with numerous educational institutions.

Clinical Services and Hospital Consultation:

Clinical services may include application of discipline-specific theories, frameworks, and/or models of practice, which are applied during assessments, as well as group and individual treatment planning and intervention.

All service provision requires detailed documentation within an electronic health record.

Engages in discipline-specific assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration in disposition planning. Interventions are created, reviewed, modified, or discontinued as needed by the individual in care.

Consults hospital-wide as needed and as referred by the various treatment teams to inform individualized treatment needs.

As Director of one of the hospital work units with licensed clinicians, this position is required to remain informed of all statutes, policies, and procedures related to abuse and neglect screening and reporting.

The Director supports all licensed staff in adhering to those requirements and collaborates with leadership and other departments to ensure

Develops and delivers hospital-wide in-service training regarding the work unit, as well as areas of specialization.

Help facilitate and participate in community outings (requiring a valid Colorado driver’s license), hospital-wide activities, and training in hospital-approved crisis management techniques.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, hospital-wide ad hoc activities, committee and project involvement , patient transport assistance, etc.
  

Qualifications

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned is equal to nine (9) years.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATION: Must be a licensed LCSW

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience
• Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work

• Experience working with psychiatric inpatient settings, SPMI, and/or forensic populations

• Experience in program development, evaluation, and quality improvement

• Knowledge of behavioral health regulations and accreditation standards

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating external partnerships

• Previous State Experience

Conditions of Employment:

• May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals
• Travel – Explain: Meetings, trainings, community outings, etc. May transport patients to appointments
• Administrative ON DUTY call for questions or problem-solving for Hospital issues
• 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hires
• Annual influenza vaccination, and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
  
• May be required to be on-call, available after hours, and/or report to the hospital as needed as the work unit leader for critical issues, crisis management, coverage, etc.
• Full Background CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons):
  CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services),Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
• MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD CHECK: This position will drive a state fleet or non-state fleet vehicle for State business purposes.

  • Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

  • Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

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

  • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your 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.
    

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.

Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.Comparative Analysis Process –

Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal form here.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Additional Information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado(Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

• The Assessment Process

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (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.

Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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 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

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• 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.

Our Values

We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve.

We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

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.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.

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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).

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