Director Of Assessment Services & Sex Offense Specific Services

Director Of Assessment Services & Sex Offense Specific Services

This position exists to direct and administer the statewide development, implementation, and monitoring of assessment and sex offense specific services for DYS committed juveniles. Duties include statewide policy development, operating plans, staffing patterns, and budget management including contracts, personnel, and operations. Currently, over 100 behavioral health and assessment services professionals and medical staff, including additional contract psychiatry, mental health, dental, and physicians, are directly impacted by decisions made by the Director of Assessment Services & Sex Offense Specific Services.

This position determines the scope of services to be provided to assessment and Sex Offense Specific youth, interprets and formulates relevant standards, establishes appropriate policies, writes RFP's, negotiates contracts/agreements, supervises staff who provide support and/or technical assistance and training to the division in the areas of assessment & SOS services, provides an interpretation of legislation, policy analysis, and fiscal note impact to clinical areas, testifies on bills if necessary, and represents the agency on cross-system collaborative boards, committees and meetings. Serves as the DYS lead on legislative issues such as the standards of assessment, and treatment and quality of services for youth per the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB).

Minimum qualifications most possess and maintain a current, valid Colorado license as a: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist ~AND~ a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to ten (10) years. Preferred qualifications include full operating provider credentialing through the SOMB, management and leadership skills required for a diverse organizational structure, and extensive knowledge of the mental health system and the juvenile justice system in Colorado.

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