Job Description
SpectrumACS is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a local contract job in Pueblo, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Master of Social Work
- Discipline: Social Work
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Psychiatric Master Social Worker (MSW) – Local Contract
Pueblo, CO
Start: 4/20/2026
24-Week Contract
Compensation & Schedule
Local MSW: $46 per hour
Full-time onsite assignment
Schedule determined by facility during orientation
(Unit, shift, and days off assigned by CMHIP and are non-negotiable)
Position Overview
SpectrumACS, a division of American Correctional Solutions, is staffing Master-level Social Workers (MSW) for a 24-week contract at Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP), a Level 4 secure forensic psychiatric hospital serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
This role provides clinical support across high-acuity inpatient units, including competency restoration, NGRI, civil commitment, and voluntary treatment populations. The position requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary treatment team in a secure psychiatric environment.
Responsibilities
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans
Facilitate individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions
Document treatment interventions, behavioral observations, and clinical progress
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
Assist with discharge planning and coordination of community resources
Maintain safety and trauma-informed care practices in a secure facility
Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, and security staff across units
Requirements
Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
Eligibility for Colorado LSW (endorsement or exam)
1+ year experience in inpatient psychiatric, behavioral health, or state hospital settings preferred
Comfort working in secure forensic psychiatric environments
MANDT training required (completed during facility orientation)
Current AHA BLS certification or willingness to obtain prior to start
Must not have worked at CMHIP within the past 6 months
Must pass background check, drug screen, TB screening, immunizations, and physical exam
Compensation & Benefits
Weekly pay
Health insurance
Paid sick time accrual
MANDT certification provided during orientation
Contract renewal opportunities available
Referral program (referrers do not need to work for SpectrumACS)
About SpectrumACS
SpectrumACS, a division of American Correctional Solutions, has over 30 years of experience staffing state psychiatric hospitals, forensic facilities, correctional institutions, and public health systems nationwide. We support clinicians working in high-acuity environments where their expertise directly impacts patient recovery and safety.
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Setting: Secure Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Location: Pueblo, CO (Onsite)
SpectrumACS Job ID #CMHHIP-MSW-LCL.
About SpectrumACS
SpectrumACS is a proven leader in travel and local healthcare staffing, connecting nurses, behavioral health specialists, specialty physicians, and allied health professionals with rewarding opportunities in state and county facilities.
Founded by American Correctional Solutions—the pioneer in delivering specialized healthcare services within correctional institutions more than 40 years ago—SpectrumACS builds on a strong legacy of innovation and service.
Today, we partner with facilities across the country to enhance patient care while offering healthcare professionals the chance to grow their skills, broaden their clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact in unique and dynamic settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Sick pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits