Social Work II - Medical Services at Fort Logan

Full Job Description

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

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 II position works in the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital with individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed for treatment. Patients receiving treatment at CMHHiFL have severe and persistent mental illness and may have traumatic brain injury, trauma disorders, and other complex dynamics. Each treatment team is multidisciplinary, including 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.

Requirements

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 (CMHC’s) and other governmental entities.
The purpose of the Social Worker is to provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed, which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and in collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients and group assignment 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, CMHC’s, 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 II supports execution of the hospital’s mission, vision, and values within the social work department and in collaboration with leadership. The Social Worker II provides autonomous clinical service provision by ensuring their work product contributions are reviewed, complete, and timely. This includes treatment plans, documentation, assessments, and therapeutic interventions. Other duties include:

Case Management and Discharge Planning:

Responsible for their own treatment caseload and is required to ensure all coordination of resources is complete in a timely manner.

This may include ensuring submission of benefits, identification of appropriate benefits, guardianship needs, Momentum referrals, obtaining identification, securing a payee, applying for Medicaid/Medicare, and submitting referrals to potential discharge locations.

Must work closely with the Benefits Specialist and Reintegration Specialist and assist in 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.

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

Coordinate day passes off-campus, attend placement visits, coordinate family and other visits, and attend other off-campus appointments as needed.

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

Collaborates with their supervisor to ensure to accurately and efficiently navigate various systemic barriers as timely and accurate processes are completed. All efforts are geared toward supporting discharge into the least restrictive environment.

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 in 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 in an effort to support symptom reduction.

Interventions are individualized and tailored to issues related to age, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity, and sexuality.

Communicate client 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 client 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.

Responsible for completing biopsychosocial assessments with all patients admitted for care.

When completing any assessment, it is the duty of the social worker to ensure it is completed within designated timeframes, confidentiality is maximized, collateral information is obtained, and data received is as reliable as possible.

Biopsychosocial assessments should include detailed information regarding their history and a comprehensive clinical formulation and discharge/treatment recommendations.

Reassessments are completed as directed.

Responsible for completion of the Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR). This position and the social work team regularly communicate such information to the treatment team and supports understanding.

Other Duties as Assigned:

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

Qualifications

Current, valid Colorado license or registered candidate as a:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR

• Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) OR

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) OR

• Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC)

Current, valid full license from Colorado in any of the above fields also meets the requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in case management/transition planning and clinical skills (individual and group therapy)
• Social Work degree

• Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment

• Treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental illness

Conditions of Employment:

• May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals

FULL BACKGROUND CHECK: This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111: "Direct contact" means providing face-to-face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication assistance to vulnerable persons, regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee.

"Direct contact" may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients, including but not limited to maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff, and security personnel.)Full background checks include:CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.

• This position will also provide direct care to vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101, position provides services & support care to at-risk/vulnerable adults including case management, clergy, physical or mental health services, safety or welfare services).

Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

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

Due to the juvenile population served at the MHI facilities, incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age

2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hires
Annual influenza vaccination
Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado

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. 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 a review and rating of all the information you submit.

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

• For Statewide Hiring Freeze NON-EXEMPTED position ONLY:

  • This job offer is contingent upon funding availability from all sources, including state and federal (if applicable), to start or continue.

• For additional recruiting questions, please contact Jeru Marshall: jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us

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.

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).

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