MH Practitioner (Senior/Work Against) Pool

Salary : $63,256.00 - $75,908.00 Annually

Location : 6 Dundas Circle Greensboro, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 02169

Department : Social Services

Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024

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Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Position functions as a member of a clinical team which directs, coordinates and provides treatment to children, adults and families who may have mental health, intellectual / developmental and / or substance use disorders. Positions include child and family therapists, and substance use and mental health counselors.

DISTIGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class provides clinical services to children and / or parents of children in foster care or those at risk of entering foster care including conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and treatment interventions (including individual, group and family therapy) in the clinical outpatient program, formulating diagnoses and initiating person-centered treatment plans. The incumbent will produce detailed assessment reports and treatment update reports, provide crisis intervention for consumers and families and coordinate services and supports with a multi-disciplinary team including clinicians, social workers, attorneys, guardian ad litem and judicial staff, Judges, law enforcement, foster parents and group home staff, etc. MH Sr Practitioner is distinguished from MH Practitioner due to increased independence, judgement and responsibility.

Examples of Duties

Duties

• Provide person-centered care to a wide variety of individuals with County DHHS involvement to include those with notable histories of limited access to resources, experience with significant trauma, exhibiting abusive / negligent behavior toward children and / or adults; having mental health, substance use, and / or intellectual disorders; and involvement with the justice system
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including child welfare staff, guardian ad Litem's, court personnel and Judges, law enforcement, school officials, etc. who may have divergent perspectives / competing priorities
• Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments and develop Person-Centered Treatment Plans
• Conduct substance use screening / assessment for certain applicants with Food and Nutrition Services benefits (substance use clinicians)
• Conduct competency evaluations for individuals involved with Adult Protective Services (mental health clinicians)
• Identify behavioral health diagnoses and make treatment and placement recommendations
• Conduct outpatient services which may include individual, family, group therapy; with various age groups
• Produce detailed assessment and treatment update reports
• Maintain clinical documentation in an electronic health record system
• Document clinical and administrative activities in the County DHHS Day Sheet system
• Complete treatment authorization requests and maintain credentialing with the requisite Medicaid managed care organizations
• Assist with processing and facilitating referrals to community providers for various behavioral health services
• Participate in clinical staffing meetings and various child welfare related multi-disciplinary meetings
• Provide behavioral health consultation for child welfare professionals and other stakeholders
• May be subpoenaed / ordered to testify in child welfare court proceedings

Typical Qualifications

There are two primary roles for the Senior Practitioner Positions :

Children Services Role

Adult Services Role

Minimum Qualifications (Senior Level)Minimum Salary = $63,256.00 annually

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

License / Certification :

Preferred Qualifications :

License / Certification : Associate level status with requisite board (Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate)

ADMINISTERING THE CLASS :

Child and Family Therapist Candidates : Preference given to those with experience serving children and families involved with the child welfare and judicial systems, those familiar with the varied levels of care and residential settings, and those with trauma specific treatment credentials including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), etc.

Substance Use Counselor Candidates : Must have documented education / training and supervised experience in providing substance use treatment to establish a professional scope of practice for the service. Preference given to those with (or in the process of earning) substance use specific licensure / certification including Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Alcohol and Other Drug Social Worker, etc. Must have an understanding and familiarity with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, treatment levels of care, and support programs (AA / NA).

Supplemental Information

TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED. Copy of transcript must be submitted with application. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Please send transcripts to : Guilford County DHHS / HR, c / o Yolanda Ewing, 1203 Maple St., Greensboro, NC 27405 or attach a copy to your online application.

Driving is Essential

Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.

If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

SPECIAL NOTE : This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.

We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!

You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?

Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance ( UnitedHealthCare ) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled / budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24 / 7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program , 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Do you have a Master's degree in a human service field? (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling)

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a human service field?

How many years of professional experience do you have working with MH / DD / SA clients?

Do you hold a human services licensure? (i.e. LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT) (This does not include provisional licensures.)

Do you hold an associates or provisional licensure?

Are you a Medicaid Approved Provider with Sandhills?

Do you have a current valid driver's license?

Are you currently fostering any children in your home?

Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?

Required Question

Salary : $63,256 - $75,908