The Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health is hiring

Three photos of people working in mental hospitals

Join the people who help people — and receive a $2,000 to $7,000 hiring bonus.

The Colorado Department of Human Services — whose professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence and well-being of the people of Colorado — is focused on recruiting and retaining top talent. We are excited to announce hiring incentives for most positions at our residential facilities, including those run by our Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH). If you are looking to join a team of hardworking, passionate individuals in bettering the lives of your fellow Coloradans, consider applying to our openings today!

We have open positions at both of the state's mental health hospitals — one in Pueblo and one in Denver. Current openings include:

  • Nurses
  • Client care aides (CNAs)
  • Health care technicians (LPNs/LPTs)
  • Psychologists
  • Social workers
  • Dining services
  • Custodians
  • And more ...

Front entrance of a building at Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo, with sculpture in front of building
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
Pueblo

The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a 516-bed acute care psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient behavioral health services for adults, adolescents and geriatric patients. CMHHIP is a forensic hospital that serves individuals with pending criminal charges who require evaluations of competency, individuals who have been found to be incompetent to proceed and individuals found to be not guilty by reason of insanity.

CMHHIP is located in southern Colorado on a 300-acre campus. As one of Pueblo's largest employers, we offer career opportunities in many multi-disciplinary professions, including nursing, psychology, social work and medicine. CMHHIP is accredited through the Joint Commission.

View current openings at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo

Photo of Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan campus, with old sign that says "Colorado Mental Health Institute Fort Logan"
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan
Denver

The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state psychiatric hospitals serving Colorado residents with acute mental illnesses and/or court-ordered inpatient restoration treatment. Our vision is to provide exemplary inpatient psychiatric care to residents in Colorado with acute, serious and persistent mental health needs. CMHHIFL supports hope, health and recovery through innovative, evidence-based and individualized patient care. 

CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult clients generally between the ages of 18 and 59. The hospital has 94 civil adult inpatient beds and 22 forensic beds. Medical, rehabilitation services (physical, occupational and speech therapy) and clinical programming are available to clients based on their treatment needs.

View current openings at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan

The Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH) provides strategy, oversight, monitoring and operation of two Colorado Mental Health Hospitals, as well as a Forensic Services division.