NH Department of Corrections

Division of Medical and Forensics / NHCFW

42 Perimeter Road

Concord NH 03301

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - LADC

Position # 42236

$34.14/hour - $46.63/hour

8:00am - 4:00pm with Saturday & Sunday Off

This position receives Hazardous Duty Pay, which is paid biweekly at $60 (not included in salary above).

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Corrections, Division of Medical and Forensics) has a full-time vacancy for Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LADC.

Summary:

Assesses psycho-social information and provides clinical programmed alcohol and substances abuse treatment to incarcerated inmates in a correctional setting, working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis and responsible for security.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include at least 1 year of graduate-level study in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.

License/Certification:

1. Valid driver's license

2. Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license

Other Requirements: Must pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

1. NH Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license within 6 months of hire

2. Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD): None

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Conducts clinical intake assessments of referred offenders/patients for purpose of determining clinical goals and making recommendations for treatment and discharge.

Develops a Psychiatric Treatment Plan and Treatment Plan Review for a Master Treatment Plan with collaboration between multiple clinical disciplines for specific problems, goals, objectives and interventions for effective integrated treatment.

Develops, researches and implements Group Therapies and determines most appropriate type of group interventions for the alcohol and substance abuse population.

Provides individualized therapeutic interventions for purpose of meeting specialized treatment goals.

Performs a detailed and involved bio-psychosocial history/LADC Evaluation on offender/patient to include gathering sensitive background material from offenders, family members, service providers, schools, guardians, legal professionals as indicated as well as reading past clinical records to formulate a comprehensive psychosocial assessment focused on their substance use needs, in order to make clinical recommendations for inpatient interventions and aftercare needs.

Conducts discharge planning using all available data, including development of an individualized plan to ensure ongoing progress toward discharge and establishing arrangements for appropriate and seamless aftercare.

Manages individual offender/patient cases to ensure all required documentation is complete and provides testimony and/or information on an individual to the courts as needed.

Prepares clinical evaluations and reports for the Department of Corrections and outside agencies to assess treatment progress and needs.

Provides input into treatment policies as they are reviewed to develop procedures for offenders/residents and participates in organizational maintenance and professional development training.



*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx