Licensed Mental Health Professional Position Available In Iredell, North Carolina

Licensed Mental Health Professional

Salary
$50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually
Location Regional, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06360 CS 65034710
Department
Adult Correction
Division
Operations
Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
5/28/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Position Number
65034710
Salary Grade
NC14
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
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Description of Work
If you desire a rewarding career that has a great work/life balance with benefits, please apply today!
The Department of Adult Correction, Division of Community Supervision is looking to fill four Licensed Mental Health Professional positions. The positions are within the Program Services Branch in the Mental Health section. Position #s 65034710, 65034711, 65034712, 65034713
The mission of the Division of Community Supervision is to protect the safety of citizens in communities throughout the state by providing viable alternatives and meaningful supervision to offenders on probation, parole or post-release supervision. The primary goal is to reach an equal balance of control and treatment for individuals under supervision that will positively impact their behavior and lifestyle patterns to deter future recidivism. Probation/Parole Officers protect the public by helping individuals learn to live within the law and supervising activities in the community to ensure compliance with court orders and sanctions.
The positions will report to the Behavioral Health Supervisor and will serve as a consultant to Probation/Parole Officers who supervise individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses, severe substance use disorders, serious medical conditions, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities. Individuals with these conditions are serving a probationary sentence or are under a period of parole or post-release supervision and have demonstrated functional impairments in multiple social determinants of health. Individuals under community supervision may have been convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence, gang affiliation, and other specialty populations
The Licensed Mental Health Professional position will be responsible for:
Facilitating case consultation meetings to discuss complex cases of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) supervised by Probation/Parole Officers
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Community Supervision staff and external stakeholders, including community resource providers, advocacy groups, Managed Care Organizations (MCO), and other state agencies.
Developing, organizing, and presenting training sessions for Probation/Parole Officer and Chief Probation/Parole Officers pertaining to motivational interviewing, assessing functional abilities, practicing skills sets and other relevant topics
Reviewing and conceptualizing personal health information (PHI) in health records, and maintaining PHI in accordance with HIPAA standards
Clinical case management of individuals under supervision with high acuities, including referrals to residential treatment programs, higher levels of community care, and other community services, as appropriate
Advocating for needs of individuals being supervised under Community Supervision and serving as the liaison between DCS and external stakeholders
Participating in program planning and evaluation for quality assurance of program services
Researching and interpreting internal DCS policies and State and Federal laws to formulate recommendations for best practices in supervising justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders
Tracking data pertaining to the Specialty Mental Health Probation Program to inform program development
Utilizing web-based systems and applications
Positions are designated as home-as-duty. Position duties are performed primarily in the Community Supervision District Offices and in the community with some responsibilities requiring telework. Each of the four positions will serve in a specific geographical area in North Carolina and travel will be required within the area assigned with occasional statewide travel required. A state vehicle will be provided for work-related duties. Below please find a map of the four geographic locations. Division Map_.pdf
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits
Note to

Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

Note:

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Thorough knowledge of serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders and treatment modalities Demonstrated experience in aftercare/continuing care planning for high acuity cases, Proven experience explaining information effectively and accurately to various education levels, including oral, visual, and written communication
Demonstrated experience facilitating groups (group therapy, support groups, educational groups, etc.) Demonstrated experience utilizing software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams or a related virtual platform for team collaboration Proven experience with completing comprehensive assessments, such as a Biopsychosocial Assessment or Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, and effectively delivering clinical services utilizing various therapeutic modalities

Management Preferences:

Experience working with community organizations to promote continuity of care and access to mental health and/or substance use treatment, including knowledge of community resources and the various levels of behavioral health care available
Working knowledge of the needs of justice-involved individuals and barriers to accessing community resources
Experience developing, organizing, and presenting training sessions
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Master’s degree in clinical social work, clinical mental health counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy or another human services related field from an appropriately accredited educational institution.

Necessary Special Qualification Requirements:

Must hold and maintain 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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for overseeing supervision of adult offenders on probation, parole, or post release. The DCS mission is to ensure public safety while helping offenders make positive changes and successfully complete their supervision. DCS collaborates closely with the NC Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, the court system as well as other state agencies, and community partners, particularly those addressing mental health, substance use, and re-entry issues faced by our returning citizens.
DCS is also responsible for the supervision of offenders who transfer from other states through the Interstate Compact program and has oversight of the Community Service Work Program.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice – Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of

Adult Correction:

PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).
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State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdac.gov/
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