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Social Work IV at Clinical Services Department in Fort Logan
State of ColoradoUnited StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026
💰 $87,612/yr
About the role
Posting number: IIC 00659 8/6/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OBH - CMHIFL
Job classification: Social Work/Counselor IV
Posting type: Open
Categories: Mental Health
Summary
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This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHH-FL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHH-FL 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. CMH-FL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 154 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, CMHH-FL 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 IV position is in the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital, working with individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed for treatment. Patients receiving treatment at CMHH-FL 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
Examples of duties
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
The Social Work unit provides comprehensive psychiatric treatment interventions, from clinical assessment and multidisciplinary treatment planning to individual/group/family therapy, as well as comprehensive aftercare planning with placement. The unit serves as a liaison between the hospital and external stakeholders, including Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC’s) and other governmental entities.
The purpose of the Social Worker IV is multifaceted, encompassing direct clinical care and supervisory leadership. Direct care responsibilities include: completing comprehensive clinical assessments; delivering evidence-based clinical interventions, such as individual therapy and competency restoration education; coordinating multidisciplinary treatment planning; managing complex discharge planning and case management; and engaging external support systems through psychoeducation and family therapy.
As a supervisor, the Social Worker IV is responsible for clinical and administrative oversight, as well as performance management, of direct reports. This position also drives departmental quality improvement by researching, designing, and implementing specialty programs and projects. Other duties include:
Clinical Supervision and Performance Management:
- Responsible for providing comprehensive clinical oversight and continuous performance evaluation for direct reports across multiple psychiatric units, ensuring high-quality therapeutic care and adherence to professional standards.
- Supervision Delivery & Case Consultation: Provides regular, structured clinical supervision for assigned direct reports. Guides staff in navigating complex psychiatric cases, upholding ethical standards, and maintaining strict therapeutic boundaries within the acute inpatient setting.
- Quality Assurance & Clinical Audits: Conducts routine chart audits within the electronic health record to ensure clinical documentation meets medical necessity, regulatory benchmarks, and treatment billing standards.
- Evaluations & Feedback: Delivers objective feedback to support staff in providing high-quality clinical care for the patient population. Conducts formal, periodic performance evaluations in alignment with state and institutional timelines, addressing clinical competencies and growth areas.
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