Mental Health Counselor - Washington, United States - US Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Agency Wide

US Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Agency Wide

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Washington, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

The incumbent is a Mental Health Counselor at the RSC and conducts intakes, completes evaluations, facilitates evidence-based groups, and provides the full range of assessment and counseling services to offenders/defendants with behavioral health disorders.

Conducts initial interviews with offenders/defendants to obtain and record accurate information concerning the offenders/defendants' substance abuse history, historical and current mental health condition.

Provides orientation upon intake, conducts searches of personal belongings, and secures the offender's/defendant's property. Assists offenders/defendants with documents and enrollment procedures for community-based treatment and support programs. Performs preliminary screening of offenders/defendants and observes offender/defendants' behavior on an ongoing basis to identify symptoms of decompensation.

Responds to offenders/defendants' needs by securing appropriate medical services to promote stabilization (i.e., emergency psychiatric assignment, detoxification, etc.). Escorts and transports offenders/defendants to off-site appointments and other approved destinations. Provides evidence-based individual and group counseling to support the offenders or defendant's mental and emotional wellbeing and treatment readiness. Assures offenders'/defendants' compliance with prescribed course of treatment as well as program rules.

Attends meetings and provides vital information during interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to assess the offenders/defendants' needs.

Provides extensive technical support to case managers and lead counselors by preparing reports, discharge plans, intake forms and a variety of referral and assessment documents.

Demonstrates cultural competencies when providing services to a diverse group of offenders/defendants.

Facilitates evidence-based groups that focus on substance abuse, treatment readiness, criminogenic risk factors, as well as behavioral health for offenders/defendants with diagnosed mental health conditions.

Maintains accurate progress notes that detail offenders'/defendants' observed behaviors, and participation and progress in RSC programs and activities. Assists colleagues with developing seminars, workshops, and related group activities. Assists the unit manager in maintaining unit safety, security, and operations.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication
May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period (unless already completed).
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.
CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is represented by American Federation of Government Employees, Local 072
This is not a virtual or remote position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location which is Washington D.C. (District of Columbia).

Qualifications:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A.

Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or in a related discipline that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences.

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OR
B.

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

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OR
C.

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had either specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown below.

Education and experience may be combined to meet the total experience requirements.

1. The applicant must have completed three (3) years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to a Ph.

D. degree or Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral degree when it provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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OR

The applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to