Licensed Mental Health Professional

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Licensed Mental Health Professional (NS)

Position Number

60001200

Grade

NC14

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved
youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and
Families!

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North
Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.

The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture,
opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve
others, this is the place for you.

Job Duties:

The primary purpose of these positions 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 positions will be responsible for the following:
New Admission Screening and Evaluation- Perform an 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. Provide psychotherapeutic treatment as indicated.
Document the plan within 30 days of admission and treatment progress of each
intervention session in the Mental Health Practice Management System. Crisis
assessment and intervention.

Criminogenic Needs Identification and Targeting- Identify prominent dynamic
factors that affect the youth’s risk for recidivism within 30 days of admission.
Provide individual and group treatment targeting criminogenic needs to assigned youth. Assess for measurable improvement upon review of criminogenic needs.

Training/Continuing Education- Provide training to staff as needed.
Attend continuing education seminars/workshops commensurate with scope and requirements of professional practice. Complete required trainings in the DPS Learning Management System.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position is located at Lenoir Youth Development Center in Kinston (Lenoir County), NC.

Salary Range: $52,592 - $92,306

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position.  Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

We 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 Calculator.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. 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 applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.  

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

• Demonstrated knowledge of substance abuse/addiction.

• Experience developing appropriate treatment plans. 

• Experience communicating with substance abusers that may also have a mental health diagnosis.

• Experience establishing working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams.

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 

• Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an 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:  

o    A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).  

o    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 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to Workday to check the status of your application.  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 when the position is filled. 

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ariana Garcia at [email protected]. 

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.

Click here to learn more about the requirements for Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Ariana Alyse Garcia

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

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