CDOC Health Services Administrator

Department Information

Who May Apply: This position is open to Colorado state residents only. The eligibility list created from this posting may be used to fill future Health Services Administrator vacancies in Canon City, Crowley and Denver.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is “To protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral changes and become law abiding, productive citizens”

Our vision…”Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow”

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more:

Effective. Measure every aspect of government to be sure it’s doing what it’s supposed to do and to look at outcomes to judge whether our programs are successful.

Efficient. Deliver services in ways that are timely and effective including identifying waste and duplication and measure for efficiency.

Elegant. Deliver state services in a way that elevates both the state employee and the person receiving state services.

In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers:

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans;

Medical and dental health plans;

Paid life insurance;

Short and long-term disability coverage;

10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;

Training opportunities and more.

Description of Job

Current vacancies are in Crowley (AVCF), Canon City and Denver.

This position provides operational and supervisory oversight of multi-disciplinary clinical services staff working in state correctional facilities. Clinical services staff provide constitutionally mandated routine, emergency and specialty medical, dental, mental health and rehabilitation services (drug & alcohol and sex offender treatment programs) that maintain basic health and prevent other than normal physical and emotional deterioration of offenders.This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Position is regarded as an Administrative Supervisor (per AR 1450-02) with direct field of influence and accountability on all aspects of medical, dental, mental health and rehabilitation services;

This position performs on-call and call-back functions;

Ensures operational and administrative compliance with DOC Administrative Regulations, Clinical Standards and Procedures, American Correctional Association standards, State/Federal Statutes, State Licensing/Credentialing and Regulatory Board standards affecting the provision of medical, dental, mental health and rehabilitation services to offenders;

Directly accountable for the daily administration of a multi-disciplinary clinical services unit;

Establishes systems for the coordination of care among the multi-disciplinary health care providers;

Fiscal and budgetary responsibilities such as managing a budget, approving purchase requisitions, P-Card purchases, mid-level provider on-call remuneration and operating supplies;

Ensuring appropriate and cost effective utilization of medical resources and personnel;

Ensuring staff compliance with the offender grievance process and offender co-pay;

Serving as the single point of contact for all inquires from the Regional Health Services Administrator, DOC Public Information Officer, family members, attorneys and other offender collateral parties-inquiries;

Ensuring that the Chief Medical Officer, Chief of Clinical Services and Regional Health Services Administrator are notified of all medical sentinel events, reportable incidents (AR 100-17), deaths, and health outbreaks;

Ensuring subpoenas and other court orders are referred to the DOC Medical Records Administrator;

Position is responsible for ensuring that staff completes required training;

Will participate in or lead quality assurance activities as directed;

Position is responsible for ensuring that clinical services staff comply with all electronic data entry and/or information systems requirements;

Developing and/or implementing a quality management program consistent with ACA guidelines;

May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons.

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

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a Health Care field. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain the name of the college/university, type of degree received, date the degree was awarded, your name, last four of social security number or student ID number.

Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Physician, Chiropractor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Addiction Counselor or Certified Addiction Counselor III.

Applicant must have five years of professional experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Physician, Chiropractor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Addiction Counselor or Certified Addiction Counselor III. This experience must have included the following:

One year of experience at a supervisory level which provided oversight of a medical program. Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect pay, status and tenure of subordinate employees.

Substitutions:
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in the health care field plus seven years of experience providing direct patient care as described in the experience requirement will also be accepted. You must still meet the supervisory experience and license/certification requirement.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the health care field will substitute for the bachelor’s degree and one year of the experience providing direct patient care as described in the experience requirement. You must still meet the supervisory experience and license/certification requirement.

A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in the health care field will substitute for the bachelor’s degree and two years of the experience providing direct patient care as described in the experience requirement. You must still meet the supervisory experience and license/certification requirement.

If you are utilizing education to meet the minimum qualification and/or substitutions, you must attach your transcripts that include the name of the college/university, your name, last four of your social security number or student ID number, the type of degree awarded and the date the degree was awarded.

Preferred Qualifications:
Professional health care experience in a correctional environment;

Experience providing operational and supervisory oversight of a multi-disciplinary health care program that included medical and behavioral health;

Experience establishing operational or programmatic goals and objectives and developing and managing a budget to achieve those goals and objectives.

Required Competencies:
Thorough understanding of the complexities of a multi-disciplinary health care delivery system;

Strong supervisory skills;

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;

Ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues;

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and disciplines;

Ability to effectively manage clinical operations while ensuring health-care measures are met.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The Assessment Process: Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. The comparative analysis for this position will include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions. Applications and responses will be reviewed 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.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

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.

Conditions of Employment

All job offers are contingent on a satisfactory urinalysis (UA) within 24 hours of contingent offer and a successful medical screening by a health care professional, certifying candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Both the UA and the medical screening will be completed at the applicant’s expense (cost is approximately $100). Out of state applicants must perform their UA either pre or post offer at the direction of the department. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the collection of specimens, testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment;

Must be 21 years of age;

Possess a valid Driver’s License;

Possess a High School Diploma or GED;

Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents;

Successfully complete the Department of Corrections Basic Training upon hire, initial drug screening, and random drug screening throughout employment;

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics);

Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;

Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;

Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;

Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;

Swing a baton in a striking technique;

Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;

Positions that have direct contact with offenders may be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum;

Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;

Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;

Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;

Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;

Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;

Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;

Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;

Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;

Willing and able to travel;

Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;

TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire;

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges;

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test will be administered at any part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, including marijuana, will be disqualified from consideration. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

Time sensitive correspondence will be sent via email from the Office of Human Resources, the Background Investigation Unit and info@governmentjobs.com so ensure that a working email address is included in your application. YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CHECK YOUR E-MAIL DAILY to include your spam and junk folders.

After submitting your application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your application submission. If you do not receive this email, ensure that you have submitted the application, ensure the correct email address is listed in the application, and check your spam/junk folders. If you still do not receive an email, please contact Lorie Sanchez at 719-226-4401 or lorie.sanchez@state.co.us

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).

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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.