***REVISED SALARY***

Salary:  $39,200 - $42,894 (depending on education and experience)                Position Number:  M401106  

Work Schedule:  40 hours per week; flexible hours required

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Description of Duties:  

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialized services to hearing impaired/deaf/hard-of-hearing children and adolescents who are having behavioral problems or who are seriously emotionally disturbed.  The individual in this position will be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), will provide individual/group/family therapy, treatment consultations to families/significant others, behavior management, crises intervention/management for assigned case load, diagnostic assessments and evaluations of the population served.  This position serves as a consultant and trainer on the adult deaf/hearing impaired/hard-of-hearing population for the LME region that encompasses Cumberland, Sandhills, and Southeastern Regional Center – 11 counties.  This position interfaces with community provider agencies that provide services to the deaf population and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and licensed as a Clinical Social Worker by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board; or Master’s degree from an accredited school of counseling and the necessary supervised counseling experience as required by the appropriate NC Counselor Licensing Board.  Licensed to practice as a Counselor as required by the appropriate NC Counselor Licensing Board.  Must be proficient in American Sign Language and very knowledgeable of the deaf culture.

Other Requirements:

Applicants must have a current, valid North Carolina driver's license with a safe driving record and must maintain a safe driving record throughout employment; a physical examination; and official college transcripts upon hire.  Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions with Cumberland County Mental Health.  Reference checks/background checks will be conducted on the top candidates.  Some positions require employee to be certified in North Carolina Interventions (NCI).

How to Apply: 

Send North Carolina State Application and copy of transcript to: Human Resources Department, Cumberland County Mental Health Center, PO Box 3069 (711 Executive Place), Fayetteville, NC 28302.  Applications may be obtained through the Employment Security Commission or Cumberland County Mental Health.  Applications must be received before closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Date Posted: February 16, 2007