Licensed Clinical Counselor/Care Manager

Service Management, 711 Executive Place

Salary:  $42,399                                                                                                                             Position Number:  M401139

Work Schedule:  8:00 am-5:00 pm; Monday-Friday (flexible hours may be required)  

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Description of Duties: 

The primary purpose of this position is to expedite first-time and episodic consumers obtain the right amount of service, in the right frequency, at the right time.  The Care Manager has primary responsibility for helping consumers admitted to state facilities and providers identify and interact with resources that can effectively address consumer needs.  The Care Manager uses established utilization management and utilization review guidelines to positively impact the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of interventions, from initial contact to discharge.  For those consumers with high need – high cost plans the care manager assists providers in the development of and initiation of person centered plans and provides technical assistance related to utilization issues.

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; or Master’s degree in psychology and eighteen months of professional experience.

Necessary Requirements: 

Must be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Psychological Associate.

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 (PD-107) 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 in this office by 5:00 p.m. on the application closing date listed on this announcement.  Resumes may be attached to applications; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Open recruitment positions may be closed at any time without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Date Posted:  February 23, 2010