New Hanover County is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to work in the Community Justice Services department. This long-standing partially grant-funded position provides home-based family counseling and therapeutic services to at-risk youth and their families. This position currently utilizes telework and telehealth flexibility to meet the needs of clients and their families. Duties include completing comprehensive clinical evaluations to assess the need and appropriateness of therapeutic interventions; providing individual and family psychotherapy; developing individual and family treatment plans; consulting with school staff, psychiatrists, social services, and other agencies or providers regarding recommendations for treatment and implementation of services; monitoring treatment plans and services; providing referrals for necessary resources; attending required meetings and trainings; writing reports; providing emergency risk assessments for clients who are being seen within the Division of Juvenile Justice to determine if that client poses a safety threat to themselves or others; participating in regular staff meetings with the court counselors to determine the need for specific services for juveniles who have been charged or adjudicated of different crimes.

The Community Justice Services department provides an array of prevention and intervention programs and services targeted at preventing and reducing crime risk for the at-risk, diverted and offender populations through our Youth Empowerment Services and Adult Enhancement Services Divisions. Our citizen-focused team is comprised of 39 dedicated professionals who work with youth, adults and families to increase the likelihood that they will become productive members of society. This department is a part of a dynamic, professional county organization with a clear vision as a vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community, committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service, communication and inter-personal skills to interact with various groups of people including criminal defendants, families, attorneys, judges, co-workers and supervisor; excellent computer skills, the ability to problem solve and make critical decisions and above all, an overwhelming desire to serve the citizens of our county.

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Required Education and Experience:

• Experience and education sufficient to obtain one of the following licenses.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • OR Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
  • OR Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA).

• Previous experience in providing home-based family counseling and therapeutic services to at-risk youth and their families.

• Valid Driver's License and good driving record required at time of application.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required by first date of employment with good driving record.

Applicant Information:
This position is a continuous posting and open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

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