Licenses Mental Health Professional Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Licenses Mental Health Professional State of North Carolina – 2.0 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $50,633 – $88,607 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications

LMFT LMFTA LCMHC

Military Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Mid-level Master’s degree Driver’s License Psychology Clinical counseling LCAS Marriage & Family Therapy Social Work Licensed Psychologist Credentials CMHC Full Job Description Description of Work We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s 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-5pm We offer great Benefits!

About Juvenile Justice:

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS): The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these

Boards and Commissions:

ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. [ Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application .] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following

KSAs :

Demonstrated experience of psychological, emotional and/or interpersonal dynamics that contribute to distress and mental health diagnosis Demonstrated knowledge of the population being served, available resources, governmental and private organizations, resources in the community, and/or the laws, regulations, and/o policies which govern the program. Experience with professional clinical counseling methodology, casework, group work and/or community support. Experience in evaluating, screening and diagnosing clients for appropriate treatment to include formulating clear goal-oriented treatment plans and/or documenting progress of client treatment. Knowledge of social, cultural and/or economic issues affecting clients. 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 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. Must be 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 Qualification:

Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C. 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 stays. In 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 check Pass a Drug Screening test Pass a Psychological test Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing) Be a US citizen Be at least 20 years of age Have a valid driver’s license Supplemental 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 www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts 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: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s 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 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

FBI’s 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. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kassia White #

JJ NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.