Social Work III - Clinical Services Fort Logan
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Social Work III - Clinical Services Fort Logan
Salary
$82,620.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIC-04138 12/10/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIFL
Opening Date
12/10/2025
Closing Date
12/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
3520 W. Oxford Ave., Denver, CO 80236
Hiring Pay Rate
$6885
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jerusalen.marshall@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open to Current Colorado Residents.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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.
About Fort Logan:
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 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, 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.
About this Work Unit:
The Social Work III position works in the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital with individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed for treatment. Patients receiving treatment at CMHI-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
Description of Job
About the Position:
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 (CMHCs) and other governmental entities.
The purpose of the Social Worker is to provide individual, group, and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed, which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients, and group assignments 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 the coordination of discharge and comprehensive aftercare plans. In doing so, this position collaborates with support systems, stakeholders, CMHCs, 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 III provides supervision to the social work externs in the externship training program and supports execution of the hospital's mission, vision, and values within the social work department and in collaboration with leadership. As a student supervisor, the Social Worker III is responsible for clinical and administrative supervision, as well as performance management and disciplinary processes. The Social Worker III 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. This position is also responsible for contributing to the implementation of various departmental and discipline-specific projects and supporting implementation within the team. Duties in this position include:
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 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 to support symptom reduction. Interventions are individualized and tailored to issues related to age, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity, and sexuality.
The social work team communicates 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 the 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.
The Social Work team is 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. In addition, the social worker is responsible for completion of the Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR). The social worker regularly communicates such information to the treatment team and supports understanding.
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.
Identifies appropriate discharge locations in collaboration with the treatment team and liaisons with those placements to support continuity of care.
Coordinates day passes off-campus, attends placement visits, coordinates family and other visits, and attends other off-campus appointments as needed.
Attends interagency staff meetings often and is responsible for providing education to stakeholders regarding the Social Work Department and building relationships across various agencies.
Supports team members in navigating various systemic barriers and ensuring timely and accurate processes are completed. All efforts are geared toward supporting discharge into the least restrictive environment.
Specialty Program and Project Implementation:
Collaborates with their primary supervisor to support implementing designated specialty programs and/or departmental projects. This may include specialized treatment modalities including but not limited to Animal Assisted Therapy, Substance Addiction Treatment, Virtual Reality programs, and Peer Programs.
Partnering with community stakeholders for shared resources and development of discipline-specific training opportunities. At times, these duties require liaising with community stakeholders, community site visits, creating and sharing information materials or sessions, establishing protocol and policy, training staff, and overseeing and auditing the implementation and outcome measures.
Student Training and Student Supervision:
CMHHFL serves as a training site for social work externship programs. The Social Work Department is responsible for interviewing and selecting social work intern level students.
Contributes to training opportunities through externship level didactic curriculum and supervision. As the student's supervisor, this position is responsible for fostering skill development, ensuring training opportunities, assessing performance, providing critical feedback, and supporting successful completion of all internship requirements.
Receives supervision from their primary social work supervisor.
Other Duties as Assigned:
Other duties as assigned include hospital-wide ad hoc activities, milieu support, etc.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Current, valid Colorado or a State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as:
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
And one (1) year of licensed experience based on the work assigned to the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Social Work degree and experience
Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment
Treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental illness
Forensic and/or Competency Restoration Program experience
Previous State Employee
Conditions of Employment:
The successful candidate in this position must be willing and available to submit to the following conditions:
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.
Incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to use, handle, or be exposed to hazardous material, such as bodily fluids
May be able to travel to attend training, court hearings, transport patients to appointments, and other related activities.
TB testing, annual influenza, and other vaccines as required by the State of Colorado
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
Disclose that information on the application.
Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.
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.
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 (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.
You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) .
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 (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.
Supplemental Information
How to apply to the State of Colorado (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuwGdPpOW0) (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#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 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 (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. 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)
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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .
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.
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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
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