NC Department of Adult Correction
Licensed Mental Health Professional-Alexander Correctional
NC Department of Adult Correction, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Licensed Mental Health Professional – Alexander Correctional
Agency : Adult Correction
Division : COO – OPS – Institutions Operations
Position Number : 60057738
Grade : NC14
About Us The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. The agency safeguards and preserves lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. Alexander Correctional Institution is a close‑custody prison housing male offenders and serves as the hub for healthcare for the male offender population.
Description Of Work The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) provides a full spectrum of psychological and comprehensive clinical services to offenders at Alexander Correctional Institution. Duties include applying theory in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, providing individual and group counseling to offenders, and serving as a liaison between correctional staff and offenders.
Key Responsibilities
Documented knowledge of psychological, emotional, and interpersonal dynamics that contribute to distress and mental health diagnosis.
Evaluate, screen, and diagnose clients for appropriate treatment; formulate clear goal‑oriented treatment plans and document progress of client treatment.
Provide mental health triage/screening, crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and treatment planning.
Conduct suicide/self‑injury assessment and management and restrictive housing reviews and evaluations.
Conduct risk assessments on offenders with a history of violent or sexual crimes.
Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hour/weekend coverage and participate in discharge planning for identified offenders.
Administer, interpret, and summarize psychological testing.
Minimum Education And Experience
Master's degree in psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical counseling, or a human services related field from an appropriately accredited educational institution.
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.
Experience in counseling and assessment of offenders or a comparable population is preferred.
Salary Range $50,633 – $88,607
Benefits Full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, the NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick and community service leave, and paid parental leave. Visit the website for State Benefits.
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.
Contact Recruiter: Kelly Snead Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
Application Process
Complete the application in its entirety; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Provide education, work experience, and certificates & licenses. Answers to supplemental questions must be supported by information in the application.
Only the most recent application submitted before the closing date will be accepted.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
Posting will close at 11:59 PM the night before the end date.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Attach DD‑214 Member‑4 for Veteran’s Preference.
Attach NGB 23A (RPAS) for National Guard Preference.
Attach DD 256 or NGB 22 for former members with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service.
ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the department is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Please contact the person indicated above if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process.
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About Us The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. The agency safeguards and preserves lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. Alexander Correctional Institution is a close‑custody prison housing male offenders and serves as the hub for healthcare for the male offender population.
Description Of Work The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) provides a full spectrum of psychological and comprehensive clinical services to offenders at Alexander Correctional Institution. Duties include applying theory in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, providing individual and group counseling to offenders, and serving as a liaison between correctional staff and offenders.
Key Responsibilities
Documented knowledge of psychological, emotional, and interpersonal dynamics that contribute to distress and mental health diagnosis.
Evaluate, screen, and diagnose clients for appropriate treatment; formulate clear goal‑oriented treatment plans and document progress of client treatment.
Provide mental health triage/screening, crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and treatment planning.
Conduct suicide/self‑injury assessment and management and restrictive housing reviews and evaluations.
Conduct risk assessments on offenders with a history of violent or sexual crimes.
Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hour/weekend coverage and participate in discharge planning for identified offenders.
Administer, interpret, and summarize psychological testing.
Minimum Education And Experience
Master's degree in psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical counseling, or a human services related field from an appropriately accredited educational institution.
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.
Experience in counseling and assessment of offenders or a comparable population is preferred.
Salary Range $50,633 – $88,607
Benefits Full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, the NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick and community service leave, and paid parental leave. Visit the website for State Benefits.
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.
Contact Recruiter: Kelly Snead Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
Application Process
Complete the application in its entirety; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Provide education, work experience, and certificates & licenses. Answers to supplemental questions must be supported by information in the application.
Only the most recent application submitted before the closing date will be accepted.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
Posting will close at 11:59 PM the night before the end date.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Attach DD‑214 Member‑4 for Veteran’s Preference.
Attach NGB 23A (RPAS) for National Guard Preference.
Attach DD 256 or NGB 22 for former members with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service.
ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the department is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Please contact the person indicated above if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process.
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