Staff Psychologist II, Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Counselor
Adult Services, Bradford Avenue

Salary:  $42,399 - 48,539   (depending on education and experience)                                                                  Position Number: M401352

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 outpatient clinical services to clients in the Adult Services outpatient setting.  The individual in this position provides screenings, intake assessments, time-limited psychotherapy, crisis intervention/stabilization, clinical care coordination, makes referrals to appropriate providers, and assists with psychiatric hospitalizations.  The goal of the adult services program is to secure appropriate services to assist persons in living as independently as possibly in the community.  Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:   

Master’s degree in psychology and 18 months of professional psychological experience. Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under provisions specified by the Practicing Psychologist Act (G.S. 90-270.7); or 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.   

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 Intervention (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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Date Posted:   August 31, 2010