DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85027

Salary: $75,000.00

Grade: 23

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is searching for a Mental Health Supervisor candidates who is committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona's youth. This position will work under the direction and leadership of the Clinical Director of Psychological Services, will manage treatment program delivery, oversee the operations of therapeutic crisis interventions such as the Temporary Stabilization Units and Suicide Prevention, coordinate multi-disciplinary program planning teams, oversee the Intake, Reception, Assessment and Classification (RAC) and Treatment planning, develop programs and monitor progress and training. A Psychology Associate Supervisor may supervise clinical staff working within a program they oversee. By joining the ADJC team, you will have the unique opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to rehabilitating Arizona's youth.

• Train, coach and provide clinical supervision to Psychology Associates II
• Oversee and manage treatment program development, delivery and monitor progress
• Evaluate and diagnose juveniles, make treatment plans and recommendations, monitor case plans and treatment recommendations and youth’s progress, make recommendations on youth progress
• Clinical intake, reception, assessment and classification process
• Create and maintain standards of work for clinical services processes
• Completes administrative duties as assigned and effectively communicate results to all appropriate personnel
• Train, coach and provide clinical supervision to Psychology Associates II
• Oversee and manage treatment program development, delivery and monitor progress
• Evaluate and diagnose juveniles, make treatment plans and recommendations, monitor case plans and treatment recommendations and youth’s progress, make recommendations on youth progress
• Clinical intake, reception, assessment and classification process
• Create and maintain standards of work for clinical services processes
• Completes administrative duties as assigned and effectively communicate results to all appropriate personnel
• Oversee the operations of therapeutic crisis intervention such as Temporary Stabilization Units, Suicide Prevention, PREA, Crisis Intervention Team, Clam rooms and therapeutic tools
• Coordinates services for youth using multi-disciplinary program teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge in:

• Federal and State laws pertaining to the supervision and treatment of assigned youth
• Legal parameters regarding the use of separation
• Effective juvenile practices and behavior modification techniques
• ADJC behavioral management system and practices
• Developmental disorders and sensory impairments
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders and conduct disorders

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Establish and maintain work relationships
• Computer software to include but not limited to Google Suites
• Clinical report writing
• Conducting interviews and assessing the needs of youth
• Assess learning disabilities
• Assessment of ethnic minority youth
• Use of statistical and measurement concepts and instruments

Ability to:

• Learn and apply Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections policies and procedures
• Collaborate effectively with ADJC personnel, other government employees and stakeholders
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and deploy comprehensive plans
• Manage Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Work in a correctional environment

Professional experience in a correctional setting

REQUIRED: Doctoral or Master’s Degree in Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field with two (2) years of clinical and program experience.
REQUIRED: Must possess a current, active Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) license must be current and active to engage in the practice of behavioral health in the State of Arizona (See Arizona Revised Statute §32-3271-4) AZBBHE licensure is a condition of continued employment.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).
All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment and a drug test.
Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan

• New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
• Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
• Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention Current State of Arizona Employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.