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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 3 days ago

Human Services Program Manager II-Pender Correctional

Pender County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $119K/yr

4+ years exp

The NC Department of Adult Correction is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives through various services. They are seeking a Human Services Program Manager II to oversee the Behavioral Health program at Pender Correctional Institution, focusing on the delivery of mental health services and supervision of staff.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Program management and supervision of the Behavioral Health program at Pender Correctional Institution

Planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating the system for delivery of mental health services

Providing direct psychological services to offenders with a range of emotional and behavioral issues

Serving as a liaison between subordinate staff and management at Pender Correctional Institution

Establishing program goals and objectives, setting priorities and deadlines

Working with multidisciplinary staff to accomplish goals and address service delivery needs

Providing input to facility and agency management on policy and service delivery issues

Supervising staff to ensure operations are consistent with the overall mission of Behavioral Health

Coordinating behavioral health services

Developing work plans for mental health staff

Consulting with the psychiatric provider at the institution

Managing behavioral health staff to ensure staffing patterns and resources meet anticipated demands, training needs and licensure requirements

Conducting mental health triage/screening, crisis intervention, mental health assessment and treatment planning, individual and group therapy, suicide/self-injury assessment and management, and Restrictive Housing reviews and evaluations

Conducting risk assessments on offenders with a history of violent or sexual crimes

Traveling to other facilities to complete HUB-related duties as clinically relevant and necessary for behavioral health system function, as directed by the Psychological Program Manager

Qualification

Program managementBehavioral health servicesCrisis interventionMental health assessmentCompliance monitoringData analysisMultidisciplinary team leadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Master's degree in a discipline specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; or

Bachelor's degree in a discipline specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; or

an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Demonstrated expertise in compliance monitoring, program reviews, resource management, and documentation to ensure quality care delivery

Demonstrated skill in analyzing and evaluating clinical programs, interpreting data, and presenting findings to support evidence-based improvements

Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams, planning and managing resources, and implementing best practices

Demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration with division leadership, legislative committees, and interagency workgroups to enhance service delivery