PSYCHOLOGIST CANDIDATE - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (South Denver)

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　　PSYCHOLOGIST CANDIDATE - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (South Denver)

　　Salary

　　$74,892.00 - $104,856.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Denver County, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　IIC 04180 01/19/2024

　　Department

　　Colorado Department of Human Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/4/2024 12:00 AM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　3520 W. Oxford Ave. Denver CO

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Department Information

　　This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.

　　Please note: This posting will be used to fill multiple positions

　　Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefits package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

　　About Fort Logan:

　　The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHH-FL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHFL 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. CMHHFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds, and over six 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, CMHHFL 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

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　　Description of Job

　　About this work Unit:

　　The Psychologist Candidate position works in the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital with individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed to treatment. Patients receiving treatment at CMHIFL 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.

　　About this Position:

　　As a Psychologist Candidate, practicing under a fully licensed psychologist, the position is responsible for therapy, assessment, behavioral interventions, and civil commitments with testimony. Therapeutic interventions may include individual therapy, group therapy, and/or family therapy. Individual and family therapy is provided as needed and determined by the multidisciplinary team and internal referral process. Group therapy is offered to all patients and tailored to the clinician's specialized skill set and the current patient population's needs. The Candidate is directly responsible for developing materials for therapeutic interventions, including individual and group therapy, as well as behavior plans. Such materials are expected to be tailored to the patient's specific needs to offer an individualized approach. Individualized behavior plans are utilized for those with specific needs extending beyond individual therapy, group therapy, and/or milieu interventions. The Candidate develops such plans, trains the staff, monitors the plan, and adjusts as needed. Lastly, this position is responsible for directly documenting all patient care duties in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

　　The Psychologist Candidate conducts comprehensive psychological testing and consults with all treatment teams on appropriate referrals and testing results. In addition, this position is responsible for providing psychological expertise to the treatment teams, all hospital departments, and external stakeholders. This position documents regularly in the electronic health record and contributes to the training of doctoral externs and predoctoral interns through various psychological seminars, supervision, co-facilitation, and mentoring. The Psychologist Candidate actively contributes to hospital-wide events, in-service training, and program development. Lastly, this position is responsible for the completion of certification evaluations and court testimony.

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Education: Current, valid permit as a Psychologist Candidate from the Colorado State Board of Psychologists Examiners or out-of-state equivalent.

　　Substitutions:

　　None

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience working with severe and persistent mental illness

　　Experience with a variety of psychological assessment measures

　　Experience with Forensic treatment and/or evaluation

　　Conditions of Employment:

　　The successful candidate in this position must be willing and available to submit to the following conditions:

　　Must be at least 21 years of age or older

　　Must have a Colorado Driver's License

　　Must have an active Psychologist Candidate license in the State of Colorado

　　May be required to travel off campus to attend training, court hearings, assist with patient movement to appointments or outings, and other related activities.

　　May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals

　　TB testing, annual influenza, and other vaccines as required by the State of Colorado

　　CBI Name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check, CAPS

　　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.

　　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 ([email protected]), 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 acknowledgment 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

　　How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

　　The Assessment Process

　　For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

　　About Us:

　　If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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. 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 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 (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)

　　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

　　information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

　　Our Values:

　　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 performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a 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 [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

　　THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

　　Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

　　The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

　　Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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　　Please describe your training and experience with the severe and persistently mentally ill in all settings and within both civil and forensic systems.

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　　Please describe what interests you in working as a psychologist at Fort Logan and why would you be a good fit?

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　　If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

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　　Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

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