DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85027  

Posting Details:

Salary: $75,000.00

Grade: 23

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is searching for a Mental Health Supervisor candidates who is committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona's youth. This position will work under the direction and leadership of the Clinical Director of Psychological Services, will manage treatment program delivery, oversee the operations of therapeutic crisis interventions such as the Temporary Stabilization Units and Suicide Prevention, coordinate multi-disciplinary program planning teams, oversee the Intake, Reception, Assessment and Classification (RAC) and Treatment planning, develop programs and monitor progress and training. A Psychology Associate Supervisor may supervise clinical staff working within a program they oversee. By joining the ADJC team, you will have the unique opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to rehabilitating Arizona's youth.

Job Duties:

• Train, coach and provide clinical supervision to Psychology Associates II
• Oversee and manage treatment program development, delivery and monitor progress
• Evaluate and diagnose juveniles, make treatment plans and recommendations, monitor case plans and treatment recommendations and youth’s progress, make recommendations on youth progress
• Clinical intake, reception, assessment and classification process
• Create and maintain standards of work for clinical services processes
• Completes administrative duties as assigned and effectively communicate results to all appropriate personnel
• Train, coach and provide clinical supervision to Psychology Associates II
• Oversee and manage treatment program development, delivery and monitor progress
• Evaluate and diagnose juveniles, make treatment plans and recommendations, monitor case plans and treatment recommendations and youth’s progress, make recommendations on youth progress
• Clinical intake, reception, assessment and classification process
• Create and maintain standards of work for clinical services processes
• Completes administrative duties as assigned and effectively communicate results to all appropriate personnel
• Oversee the operations of therapeutic crisis intervention such as Temporary Stabilization Units, Suicide Prevention, PREA, Crisis Intervention Team, Clam rooms and therapeutic tools
• Coordinates services for youth using multi-disciplinary program teams
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Federal and State laws pertaining to the supervision and treatment of assigned youth
• Legal parameters regarding the use of separation
• Effective juvenile practices and behavior modification techniques
• ADJC behavioral management system and practices
• Developmental disorders and sensory impairments
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders and conduct disorders

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Establish and maintain work relationships
• Computer software to include but not limited to Google Suites
• Clinical report writing
• Co