Director of Psychology - CMHHIP - Pueblo

State of Colorado

  • Pueblo, CO
  • $8,364-11,709 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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.Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner.CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!Job Assignment:The Director of Psychology is a full-time position with administrative responsibilities. This position exists to direct and manage the Psychology Departments as it provides services pertaining to the care and treatment of the patient population. This position is directly responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the overall program operation, including but not limited to strategic budget planning and collaboration with CFO, staffing patterns which maximize client benefit in receipt of services, and establishing guidelines and processes which advance the mission of the hospital, such that they benefit with greatest efficiency the operations and functions CMHHIP.Job Duties:
  • Provides leadership and direction to the daily operations of the work unit of the Psychology Departments
  • Supervises a department consisting of two levels of Psychologists, Behavior Analysts, Psychology Candidates, Social Workers and Psychology Interns. Direct supervision and performance management of 7 CMHIP psychologists responsible for quality assurance for approximately 25 CMHIP psychologists
  • Ensure the highest level of application of theory and principles related to psychosocial therapy integration within a psychiatric institution and co/treatment from a framework inclusive of recovery models and trauma-informed care principles.
  • Determines, designs, and identifies the implementation processes of psychological patient assessments, treatment, and evaluation in line with patient needs and plans of care, as well as assuming the oversight and direction of the sex offender treatment staff currently responsible for this specialized treatment modality
  • Interpret needs for the work unit based on the strategic master plan and allocated resources
  • Development of budgetary requests and oversight of the operating and personal services budgets. Approving official for P-cards purchases. Manages annual operating funds assigned to the Psychology Department and assigned departmental areas, providing a comparable level of service with diminishing dollars and increased budget constraints as needed in order to provide essential services.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with agencies and other community providers including the Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health, Behavioral Health Administration, American Psychological Association, BHO's, Community Boards, HCPF, the Community Mental Health Centers and other agencies to inform and assure communication regarding changes in trends is updated and implemented in accordance with applicable laws, rules, standards, and legislative changes and trends
Minimum QualificationsExperience Only:Ten (10) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to
this positionOREducation and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation
related to the work assigned to this position equal to ten (10) yearsSpecial Qualifications:Be currently licensed to practice as a Psychologist in the state of Colorado as required by DORA, or hold a license in another state, eligible for licensure in Colorado, and obtain Colorado licensure within six months of employmentPreferred Qualifications:Mental health hospital experienceExperience managing a psychology department (including workflow planning)Extensive experience working with patients with mental illnessExperience with Forensic Psychology issues such as Competent to Proceed Competency Restoration, Violence Risk Assessment, Violence Risk Management and the detection of feigning and/or malingering.Conditions of Employment:CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)Eligible for clinical privileges by the medical staffTB testing and other vaccinations as required by the State of ColoradoFor additional recruiting questions, please contact joel.drahos@state.co.usAbout Us:If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the (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 plus 401(k) and 457 plansEmployer supplementedPaid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leavestate employee discount programExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and moreRemote work arrangements for eligible positions*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, go to .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 to perform 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 our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

State of Colorado