CDOC - (Social Work/Counselor IV) Therapeutic Community Manager - (PUEBLO)

Salary: $7,301.00 - $10,222.00 Monthly
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: LVCF 401 SWCIV TC 11.2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: PUEBLO, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
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.

Location: This position is located in PUEBLO, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description of Job

This position provides programmatic and administrative supervision of the Substance Use Disorder staff at the Therapeutic Community and the outpatient treatment program. This position will assist in the development and/or review of Substance Use Disorder therapeutic community treatment programs, provide Substance Use Disorder assessment and treatment services, and provide clinical and administrative supervision of Substance Use Disorder counselors.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative supervision (approve sick and vacation leave requests, complete performance management program documentation, determine staff schedules, and all other duties associated with administrative supervision).
• Clinical supervision (treatment planning, case conceptualization, group and individual treatment interventions, maintaining clinical supervision records, and all other duties associated with clinical supervision);
• Coordinate with outpatient treatment staff in delivery of services;
• Coordinate data entry activities of assessment and treatment staff at the Therapeutic Community;
• Conduct and supervise reasonable data reporting and quality assurance activities to assure quality of services and compliance with Department polices and procedures;
• Provide summary reports as needed to Substance Use Disorder Services and Quality Assurance Officer;
• Develop standardized format for delivery of curriculum, develops core policies and procedures for Therapeutic communities within CDOC;
• Provide group and individual therapy to inmates assigned to the therapeutic community;
• Assist the outpatient treatment staff in delivery of services;
• Document quality/compliance indicators, generating reports and presenting feedback to program and administrative staff;
• Collect and evaluate data on performance, identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations and technical assistance to facility on the improvement of program and agency practices;
• Work closely with the Health Services Administrator and Mental Health Supervisor to ensure an appropriate level of care;
• Assist in the Total Quality Improvement processes within Clinical Services Behavioral Health programs;
• Attend meetings on a monthly basis;
• Prepare therapeutic community topic presentations as a vehicle for all program providers to have input and participation in the therapeutic community implementation activities;
• Participate with Substance Use Disorder Researcher, Quality Assurance Officer, and data management staff to assist in conducting process and outcome evaluation research on specific programs and services;
• Provide training regarding the treatment of inmates assigned to Therapeutic Communities, review of assessments, assisting counselors in the development of individual treatment plans, develop treatment program plans to meet specific needs, direct and participate in educational and treatment groups, provide training in the provision of individual counseling as needed, writing assessment, treatment and discharge summaries, and the necessary data reporting for the electronic system that tracks program scheduling,
• Coordinate and direct the identification, assessment, and standardized referral process for offenders within the DOC for assignment to the therapeutic community program.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess one or more of the following current, and valid licenses from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies:
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners or
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or
• Licensed Psychologist or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
• AND
• Applicant must have two (2) years of licensed or license candidacy experience (e.g., Addiction Counselor Candidate) with the substance use and/or mental health.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date.
Required Competencies:

• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Substance Use Disorder treatment standards and guidelines;
• Strong leadership, supervisory and analytical skills;
• Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Mental Health standards and guidelines;
• Ability to continuously expand knowledge base through continuing education of innovative clinical techniques and research;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies;
• Strong leadership and analytical skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• 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.
• Ability to provide direct patient care to inmates;
• Must maintain required licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a Substance Use Disorder treatment program;
• Supervisory experience over professional, behavioral health staff. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees;
• Clinical supervision and/or instruction over employees and/or interns to include guiding diagnostic assessments, review of treatment plans and measurement of treatment goals;
• Possession of a current, valid Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential issued by the Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners
• Possession of a current, valid Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential issued by the State of Colorado.
• Experience providing mental health treatment and discharge planning with the severely mentally ill and developmentally disabled population;
• Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a mental health program;
• Extensive licensed experience providing mental health treatment.
• Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment in a therapeutic community;
• Experience providing Substance Use Disorder treatment to an incarcerated population.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at or 719-723-3973.

The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connecti