Licensed Mental Health Professional
This posting is for position 65034713, which will be available May 27, 2024. This position is designated home-as-duty station, with duties performed primarily in the field and approximately 20% teleworking. Position will serve in Judicial Division III (Piedmont) and travel will be required.
Description of Work
The position will work with Probation/Parole Officers who supervise individuals that are high-risk and high-need who have been placed on probation by the courts, or who are under a period of parole or post-release supervision. Individuals have serious mental illnesses, severe substance use disorders, serious medical conditions, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities, as well as individuals convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence and other special populations.
This position will establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community Supervision and behavioral health agencies and other stakeholders to promote collaboration and ensure continuity of care for individuals under supervision.
This position will organize and provide regular training for Probation/Parole Officers regarding motivational interviewing, assessing functional abilities, practicing skills sets and other relevant topics.
Position will serve in the Piedmont area. A state-owned vehicle will be provided for work-related duties. Required travel will be state-wide, and may periodically include other states for attending conferences, meetings, etc.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits.
The salary grade for this position is NC14. 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 calculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability and internal equity. Based on these factors, a pay increase or decrease may result.
About Us:
The Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 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. We have a mission that matters!
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. During times of natural disaster or civil unrest, DCS provides safety and security services to communities across the state. Probation/parole officers also provide assistance to our local, state and federal law enforcement partners when requested.
Incumbent must possess the following:
Knowledge of serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders and their treatments,
Experience in treatment and aftercare/continuing care planning, and,
Ability to express concepts and information effectively and accurately to different audiences.
Management Prefers:
Knowledge about community, state, regional and national agencies and resources that provide applicable services and supports,
Experience in effectively delivering clinical services and intervention strategies
Incumbent must be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina in the mental health, social work, or counseling fields.
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.
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 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) (Download PDF reader).
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
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 Susan Costa at susan.costa@dac.nc.gov or 919.324.1123Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Description of Work
The position will work with Probation/Parole Officers who supervise individuals that are high-risk and high-need who have been placed on probation by the courts, or who are under a period of parole or post-release supervision. Individuals have serious mental illnesses, severe substance use disorders, serious medical conditions, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities, as well as individuals convicted of sex offenses, domestic violence and other special populations.
This position will establish and maintain effective working relationships with Community Supervision and behavioral health agencies and other stakeholders to promote collaboration and ensure continuity of care for individuals under supervision.
This position will organize and provide regular training for Probation/Parole Officers regarding motivational interviewing, assessing functional abilities, practicing skills sets and other relevant topics.
Position will serve in the Piedmont area. A state-owned vehicle will be provided for work-related duties. Required travel will be state-wide, and may periodically include other states for attending conferences, meetings, etc.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits.
The salary grade for this position is NC14. 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 calculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability and internal equity. Based on these factors, a pay increase or decrease may result.
About Us:
The Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 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. We have a mission that matters!
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. During times of natural disaster or civil unrest, DCS provides safety and security services to communities across the state. Probation/parole officers also provide assistance to our local, state and federal law enforcement partners when requested.
Incumbent must possess the following:
Knowledge of serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders and their treatments,
Experience in treatment and aftercare/continuing care planning, and,
Ability to express concepts and information effectively and accurately to different audiences.
Management Prefers:
Knowledge about community, state, regional and national agencies and resources that provide applicable services and supports,
Experience in effectively delivering clinical services and intervention strategies
Incumbent must be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina in the mental health, social work, or counseling fields.
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.
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 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) (Download PDF reader).
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
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 Susan Costa at susan.costa@dac.nc.gov or 919.324.1123Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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