Licensed Mental Health Professional
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Description of Work
- We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth.We areWorking Together to Strengthen North Carolinas Youth and Families!
The primary purpose of this position is to provide mental health services for juveniles assigned to a Youth Development Center and/or Juvenile Detention Center. These services include but are not limited to mental status examinations diagnostic evaluations and behavioral assessments behavioral programming individual and group psychotherapy crisis intervention and direct counseling services at an advanced level. Will provide training as needed.
The position is responsible for providing the following services in Juvenile Justice facilities as assigned:
New Admission Screening and Evaluation: Perform evidence-based mental health screening for assigned new admissions.
Document completion of the screening in NC-JOIN.
Complete a clinical interview and mental status exam.
Complete a mental health evaluation report.
Document results in the Mental Health Practice Management System.
Mental Health Treatment: Complete a mental health treatment plan for each assigned new admission.
Criminogenic Needs Identification and Targeting: Identify prominent dynamic factors that affect the youth risk for recidivism within 30 days of admission.
Training/Continuing Education: Provide Training to staff as needed attend continuing education seminars/workshop commensurate with scope and requirements of professional practice complete required trainings in DPS Learning Management System
Work Schedule:This is a full-time position. Monday-Friday 8am-5pmWe offer great Benefits!This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation CalculatorAbout Juvenile Justice:
The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. Clickhereto learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safetys Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolinas youth we welcome you to be part of the team.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (includingaccurate dates of employment/attendance)must be documented on the application.Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.State Government Application Resources NC Office of Human Resources
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but arenota substitution for a complete application.
Management Preferences:These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.- Demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth
- Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment
- Demonstrated experience with treatment planning process documentation
- Demonstrated experience providing professional clinical counseling
- Experience with providing evidence-based clinical counseling
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Masters degree in psychology clinical social work marriage and family therapy clinical counseling or human services related field from an appropriately accredited educational institution.
Necessary Special Qualification Requirements Must hold an independent license to practice as a mental health clinical practitioner in North Carolina or have met the requirements to be licensed in North Carolina at the associate or provisional level as a mental health clinical practitioner.
Mustbe licensed in one of the following:- Health Services Provider Psychologist (HSP-P)
- Licensed Psychologist (LP)
- Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associates (LCSW-A)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associates (LMFT-A)
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associates (LCMHC-A)
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) must also have one other listed license**As a result of changes through the licensing board Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC/LPC-A) are now referred to as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC/LCMHC-A).
Necessary Special Qualifications pertaining to Criminal Justice Standards:Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program. The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training. This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight addition the selected candidate must:Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).Pass a Criminal Background checkPass a Drug Screening testPass a Psychological testPass a Sexual Risk Screening testPass a PhysicalBe a US citizenBe at least 20 years of ageHave a valid drivers licenseSupplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Visit to learn more.
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- Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification : Experience
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.
If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division please click this link for specific certification requirements:Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54 applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBIs Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Kassia White at
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