Salary: 71,116.500-84,474.000 :USD

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Corrections

Northern NH Correctional Facility, Berlin, NH

Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LADC)

Step 1: $71,116.50 - Step 9: $100,269.00

Position #41462

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Corrections has a full time vacancy for Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LADC).

Summary:
To assess psycho-social information and provide clinical programmed alcohol and substances abuse treatment to incarcerated inmates in a correctional setting. Working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis and responsible for security.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in mental health counseling or in a related field with a concentration in psychology or counseling.

Experience: Three years of post-Master's experience in the field of mental health counseling OR three years of pre-Master's experience in the field of mental health counseling under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional OR a combination of these two options, totaling three years of experience. License/Certifications:

License/Certifications: Licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).

Special Requirements: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy and continuing Certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

Responsibilities:
Conduct clinical intake assessments of referred offenders/patients for purpose of determining clinical goals and making recommendations for treatment and discharge.

Develop a Psychiatric Treatment Plan and Treatment Plan Review for a Master Treatment Plan with collaboration between multiple clinical disciplines for specific problems, goals, objectives and interventions for effective integrated treatment.

Develop, research and implement Group Therapies and determine most appropriate type of group interventions for the alcohol and substance abuse population.

Provide individualized therapeutic interventions for purpose of meeting specialized treatment goals. Performs a detailed and involved Bio psychosocial history/LADC Evaluation on offender/patient to gather sensitive background material from offenders, family members, service providers, schools, guardians, legal professionals as indicated as well as reading past clinical records to formulate a comprehensive psychosocial assessment focused on their substance use needs.

In order to make clinical recommendations for inpatient interventions and aftercare needs. Conducts discharge planning using all available data, including development of an individualized plan to ensure ongoing progress toward discharge and establishing arrangements for appropriate and seamless aftercare.

Manages individual offender/patient cases to ensure all required documentation is complete and provides testimony and/or information on an individual to the courts as needed.

Prepares clinical evaluations and reports for the Department of Corrections and outside agencies to assess treatment progress and needs.

Provides input into treatment policies as they are reviewed to develop procedures for offenders/residents and participates in organizational maintenance and professional development training.

For further information please contact DOC Recruitment at DOC-recruitment@doc.nh.gov .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.html

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement:13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://das.nh.gov/documents/hr/JobSearch/FINAL_TOTAL_COMP_STATEMENT_ISSUE.xlsx

Want the specifics?Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964