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Psychologist I - Pueblo, CO

This position is open to Colorado state residents only. 

Job Duties: 

  • Provide professional psychologist services to inmate population in compliance with mental health guidelines, to include psychological assessment and evaluation of mental health needs, individual and group therapy, clinical and behavioral management of inmates with mental illness. 
  • Work with other staff regarding the mental health needs of inmates; provide clinical consultation and guidance to inmates and staff; process documentation to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records; provide crisis intervention. 
  • Communicate regularly and appropriately to inmates, clinical staff and administrative supervisors to ensure continuity within the work program. 
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards. 
  • Positions may provide professional services to the Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP).

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate degree in Psychology;

Licensure:  Applicants must possess a valid Psychologist license issued by the State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA);

Experience:  Must have one (1) year of experience as a licensed psychologist or permitted psychologist candidate. Work experience less than full time will be prorated.

Required Competencies:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues.
  • Maintain required licensure/credentials.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and disciplines;
  • Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
  • Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

  • Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;  
  • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
  • Medical and dental health plans;     State of Colorado Benefits
  • Short and long term disability coverage;    
  • Paid life insurance;    
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;    
  • Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

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