Licensed Mental Health Professional

The Department of Adult Correction, Division of Community Supervision is looking to fill two Licensed Mental Health Professional positions. The positions are within the Program Services Branch in the Mental Health section.  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. These two Licensed Mental Health Professional positions 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 Both positions, 65034712 and 65034713, are designated as Field/Home-as-duty. Some position duties will be performed in the Community Supervision District Offices and the community, with the majority of responsibilities requiring telework. Positions will have primary duties in Divisions I and III respectively, but occasional statewide travel will also be required (Click Here to view our Division Map). A state vehicle will be provided for work-related duties. This posting is for multiple vacancies: positions 65034712 & 65034713. This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. 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.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. Thorough knowledge of serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, community resources, and treatment modalities, including experience providing direct treatment to individuals with serious mental illness Demonstrated experience in aftercare/continuing care planning for high acuity cases and knowledge of various barriers to accessing community resources for justice-involved individuals Demonstrated experience facilitating groups (group therapy, support groups, educational groups, etc.)  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 developing, organizing, and presenting training sessions to various education levels (oral, visual, and written communication)

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.  Masters 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.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!  The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) 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 who 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 education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veterans 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) (Download PDF reader).  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  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 a Human Resources Professional at 919-324-1132.

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• Company : State of North Carolina
• Position : Licensed Mental Health Professional
• Location : North Carolina
• Country : US