Licensed Mental Health Professional - Rockingham Youth Development Center - Military Veterans

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!

This position is located at Rockingham Youth Development Center, a secure facility in Reidsville NC (Rockingham County), with an overall mission to provide committed juveniles with a safe, secure environment that fosters healthy decision-making and personal responsibility.

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.

Valid North Carolina driver's license is required for this position.

Must successfully complete Criminal Justice Certification requirements.

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

About the Division of Juvenile Justice:

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. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK .

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.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate 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 applicant's 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 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.
• Knowledge of population being served, available resources, governmental and private organizations, resources in the community, and/or the laws, regulations, and/or 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; formulating clear goal-oriented treatment plans and/or documenting progress of client treatment.

• Working 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.

For more information about the about clarifying the E&E and/or requesting a transcript, click here.

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.

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 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 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

• 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:
  1. A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  2. 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

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 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 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 Ariana Garcia at ariana.garcia@ncdps.gov .

#JJ