Licensed Mental Health Professional - Granville CI

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Sev

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Adult Correction is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) to provide comprehensive clinical services at Granville Correctional Institution in Butner, NC. The LMHP will diagnose and treat mental health disorders, and deliver individual and group counseling to male offenders.

The position operates within a close-custody facility housing up to 904 offenders, serving as a liaison between correctional staff and inmates while supporting health service goals across the institution.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychological, emotional and interpersonal dynamics contributing to distress and mental health diagnosis.
• Ability to evaluate, screen and diagnose clients; formulate clear, goal-oriented treatment plans and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to offenders.
• Serve as liaison between correctional staff and offenders.

Skills

Psychological dynamics

Mental health diagnosis

Counseling techniques

Treatment planning

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Licensed Mental Health Professional (NS)

Position Number

65023725

Grade

NC14

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving 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. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Granville Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina. Granville Correctional Institution is a close-custody prison housing male offenders. Granville serves as the hub for healthcare for the male offender population. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 904 offenders.

The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) provides a full spectrum of psychological and comprehensive clinical services to offenders at Granville Correctional Institution. Work involves 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.

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. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of psychological, emotional and interpersonal dynamics that contribute to distress and mental health diagnosis.
• Documented experience to evaluate, screen and diagnose clients for appropriate treatment; formulate clear goal-oriented treatment plans, and document progress of client treatment.

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

About The Division of Comprehensive Health Services

Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system.