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Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
Mental Health Counselor, GS-0101-09/11
Announcement Number:
CJP-13-015-DEU-CP
Application Deadline:
02/22/2013
Locations:
Washington, Dist of Columbia
Open Date:
02/08/2013
Salary Range:
Min:
51630.0
- Max:
81204.0
Location Notes:
Washington DC
Pay Schedule:
Annual
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
Time Limit:
Permanent - No time limit
Promotion Potential:
11
Number of Vacancies:
1
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Agency Marketing Statement:
A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to increase public safety, prevent crime, reduce recidivism, and support the fair administration of justice in the District of Columbia? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) has an opening for its Mental Health Counselor in the Re-Entry Sanctions Center, Office of Co-occurring Disorders. The successful candidate provides the full range of assessment and counseling services to offenders/defendants with a confirmed co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of professionals and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to improve public safety in the District of Columbia. CSOSA presents our nation's capital with a unique opportunity to create a new model for effective community supervision of offenders and provide a safer environment for our citizens. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.
A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to increase public safety, prevent crime, reduce recidivism, and support the fair administration of justice in the District of Columbia? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) has an opening for its Mental Health Counselor in the Re-Entry Sanctions Center, Office of Co-occurring Disorders. The successful candidate provides the full range of assessment and counseling services to offenders/defendants with a confirmed co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of professionals and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to improve public safety in the District of Columbia. CSOSA presents our nation's capital with a unique opportunity to create a new model for effective community supervision of offenders and provide a safer environment for our citizens. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.
Notes:
LOCATION: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Office of Community Justice Programs, ReEntry Sanctions Center, Washington, DC.
AGENCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: If you would like to learn more about Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) mission, strategic goals, employment opportunity, and other information we encourage you to visit our website at WWW.CSOSA.GOV.
LOCATION: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Office of Community Justice Programs, ReEntry Sanctions Center, Washington, DC. AGENCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: If you would like to learn more about Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) mission, strategic goals, employment opportunity, and other information we encourage you to visit our website at WWW.CSOSA.GOV.
Duties:
The incumbent is a Mental Health Counselor on the Re-Entry and Sanctions Center's unit that provides the full range of assessment and counseling services to offenders/defendants with a confirmed co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. The incumbent facilitates group modules, observes offenders'/defendants participation in groups led by others and conducts initial intake interviews and evaluations of offenders/defendants.
Conducts initial interviews with offenders/defendants to obtain and record accurate information concerning the offender/defendants substance abuse history, past mental history and current mental health condition. Provides orientation for the offender/defendant in the facility, conducts searches of the offender/defendant and the offender/ defendants belongings, and secures offender/defendant's property. Assists offenders/defendants with paperwork 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 decomposition.
Responds to offenders'/ defendants' needs by securing appropriate medical services to promote stabilization (i.e., emergency psychiatric assignment, detoxification, etc.) Delivers and participates in individual and group counseling that supports the offenders and defendant's mental and emotional stability and level of functioning; and promotes treatment readiness. Assures offenders'/defendants' compliance with recommended interventions including medications, dietary and nutritional requirements, disciplinary actions and program needs.
The incumbent is a Mental Health Counselor on the Re-Entry and Sanctions Center's unit that provides the full range of assessment and counseling services to offenders/defendants with a confirmed co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. The incumbent facilitates group modules, observes offenders'/defendants participation in groups led by others and conducts initial intake interviews and evaluations of offenders/defendants. Conducts initial interviews with offenders/defendants to obtain and record accurate information concerning the offender/defendants substance abuse history, past mental history and current mental health condition. Provides orientation for the offender/defendant in the facility, conducts searches of the offender/defendant and the offender/ defendants belongings, and secures offender/defendant's property. Assists offenders/defendants with paperwork 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 decomposition. Responds to offenders'/ defendants' needs by securing appropriate medical services to promote stabilization (i.e., emergency psychiatric assignment, detoxification, etc.) Delivers and participates in individual and group counseling that supports the offenders and defendant's mental and emotional stability and level of functioning; and promotes treatment readiness. Assures offenders'/defendants' compliance with recommended interventions including medications, dietary and nutritional requirements, disciplinary actions and program needs.
Attends meetings or provides vital information used in interdisciplinary team setting to assess the offenders'/defendants' needs. Demonstrates cultural competencies in providing services to a diverse group of offenders/defendants. Delivers psycho-educational modules that focus on substance abuse and substance abuse treatment readiness for offenders/defendants with diagnosed mental health conditions. Maintains accurate progress notes that detail offender/defendants observed behaviors, and participation and progress in Re-Entry and Sanctions Center programs and activities. Assists the unit manager in maintaining unit safety, security and order.
Attends meetings or provides vital information used in interdisciplinary team setting to assess the offenders'/defendants' needs. Demonstrates cultural competencies in providing services to a diverse group of offenders/defendants. Delivers psycho-educational modules that focus on substance abuse and substance abuse treatment readiness for offenders/defendants with diagnosed mental health conditions. Maintains accurate progress notes that detail offender/defendants observed behaviors, and participation and progress in Re-Entry and Sanctions Center programs and activities. Assists the unit manager in maintaining unit safety, security and order.
Contact Information:
Carlos Perkins
2022205449
carlos.perkins@csosa.gov
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