Social Work/Counselor III- Clinical Group Facilitator COT
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: IIB 00605 07/07/26
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OBH - CMHIP
Job classification: Social Work/Counselor III
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Nursing, Allied Health, Health Care Support
Summary
The purpose of the Continuity of Treatment Department is to enhance, increase, and support treatment programming in all CMHHIP patient units by managing clinical staff call-offs and deployment to minimize clinical treatment and activity cancellations. The department's goal is to maintain clinical staffing levels, which will assist with patient stabilization, treatment, and discharge preparedness. The department provides clinical training and education on specific treatment approaches, and therapeutic and group facilitating skills to mental health clinicians and other clinical staff within the hospital to enhance patient treatment outcomes. The work unit develops and implements staffing systems to ensure treatment and activities are ongoing and not canceled. The department tracks group/activities compliance, clinical staff call-off, backfill, and treatment/activity groups and cancellations. The department maintains all clinical programming schedules, staff schedules, protocols, and group tracking systems. The staff has an understanding of and experience working with patients with mental health diagnoses, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, physical handicaps, legal concerns, and multiple psychiatric diagnoses. The legal status of patients may include incompetent-to-proceed, competency exams, not guilty by reason of insanity, short-term or long-term admission, or long-term extension. The unit goal is to assist in developing and maintaining group master schedules, staff schedules, staffing clinical call-offs, and developing curricula, group session plans, and group manuals.
Examples of duties
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Full-Time, 100% In-Person Position
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Work Location: 1600 W. 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
Clinical Treatment & Group Facilitation
- Act as the primary therapist or co-facilitator for individual and group sessions, using proven therapeutic methods tailored to each patient’s unique background, including their age, culture, religion, and identity.
- Lead groups in various settings (on-unit, across campus, or off-site). For off-campus activities, safely transport patients using a state vehicle.
Evaluate what a patient needs to learn and identify their strengths or obstacles to progress. Provide clear education on mental health, symptom management, and relapse prevention.
Develop a strong, trusting rapport with
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