Hiring: CDOC Social Worker/Counselor III Mental Health Clinician /Gender Affirming Care - (DENVER). Company: State of Colorado Location: Denver, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 15:12:30 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, SWC About the job Experience: •21 years of age Qualifications: •Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) •AND Applicant must have one (1) year of licensed or license candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado , to include Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), Licensed •Clinical Social Worker Candidate (SWC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population •Applicant must have a minimum of six (6) months experience with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community, and gender affirming care and practices. This experience must be thoroughly detailed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. •Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations •Demonstrated capacity to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift •Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. •Must possess and maintain a valid license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist •Knowledge of and ability to conduct crisis assessment and counseling utilizing therapist manuals and protocols and agency/facility security policies •Demonstrated capacity to effectively interact with offenders Compensation: •Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!