Licensed Mental Health Professional - Central Regional Hospital

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Position Title Licensed Mental Health Professional (NS) Position Number 60047550 Grade NC14 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work *This is a repost. All previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.* Central Regional Hospital is currently recruiting for a Licensed Mental Health Professional. The primary purpose of this position is to provide group therapy for adult patients primarily, as well as to children and adolescent patients, if needed. This position reports directly to the PST Psychology/SW/Creative Arts Supervisor to ensure that the treatment components are clinically sound, evidence based and meet hospital and departmental clinical objectives and standards. This position may also be required to supervise social work students and/or volunteers performing work or service during group treatments and will be required to be in direct observation of these students/volunteers during these activities. This position will participate in specialized activities to enhance patients’ well‑being and treatment. This position may function as a liaison to a patient care unit, participate in treatment team planning, and complete patient enrollment in preferred groups. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences Salary Range: $52,592 - $92,036 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Preferred KSAs Considerable knowledge of assessment and counseling/therapy principles and their practical application to complex casework, group‑work, crisis intervention, and community issues Considerable knowledge of group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations and policies which govern the program Ability to establish rapport with patients in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial behavior and psychological aspects of patient’s problems Ability to evaluate and screen patients for appropriate treatment and develop clear goal‑oriented treatment plans and document progress of patients Must demonstrate basic knowledge of trauma informed care as well as psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorders, psychotic disorder, depression personality disorder, substance abuse, schizoaffective disorder, and conduct disorders Conditional Requirements This position is trained in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) therapeutic self‑protective techniques. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm with flexibility About Central Regional Hospital (CRH) CRH is a State‑of‑the‑Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co