NC Department of Adult Correction ยท 2 weeks ago
Human Service Program Manager II-Nash Correctional
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives. They are seeking a Human Services Program Manager II to manage and supervise the Behavioral Health program at Nash Correctional Institution, focusing on the delivery of mental health services and staff management.
GovernmentPublic SafetyRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Work involves planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating the system for delivery of mental health services, providing direct psychological services to offenders with a range of emotional and behavioral issues, and serving as a liaison between subordinate staff and management at Nash Correctional Institution
Establish program goals and objectives, set priorities and deadlines, and work with multidisciplinary staff to accomplish goals and address service delivery needs
Provide input to facility and agency management on policy and service delivery issues and supervise staff to ensure operations are consistent with the overall mission of Behavioral Health
Program responsibilities include coordinating behavioral health services, developing work plans for mental health staff, consulting with the psychiatric provider at the institution, and managing behavioral health staff to ensure staffing patterns and resources meet anticipated demands, training needs and licensure requirements
The range of clinical duties includes mental health triage/screening, crisis intervention, mental health assessment and treatment planning, individual and group therapy, 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 and may be required to travel to other facilities to complete HUB-related duties, as clinically relevant and necessary for behavioral health system function, as directed by the Human Services Program Manager III
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a discipline specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; or
Bachelor's degree in a discipline specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience
Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of resource management, records and documentation
Demonstrated skills in leadership, planning and organization
Benefits
Health insurance options
Standard and supplemental retirement plans
NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
Paid vacation
Sick, and community service leave
Paid parental leave
Company
NC Department of Adult Correction
The NC Department of Adult Correction protects the public by collaboratively focusing on rehabilitation, protection, innovation, accountability, and professionalism.