Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
WORKSITE AND CONDITIONS:
The Great Falls Pre-Release Center is a non-profit Community Corrections worksite consisting of three Counseling campuses located in Great Falls, Montana. The campuses are minimum security and residential in nature, housing closely screened and selected for program acceptance, adult male and female felon offenders during their structured transition program for re-entry into the community. The Centers also operate a Jail Alternative program for adult male/female clients and a Community Service program involving adjudicated males and females.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in Social Work or professional Counseling. Must possess a valid Montana license in scope of practice (i.e. LCPC or LCSW).
KNOWLEDGE:
Thorough knowledge of the field of mental health clinics, thorough knowledge of community resources useful in the treatment and prevention of emotional maladjustment. Thorough knowledge of theory and practice in the field of specialization at a level appropriate for the training and experience required. Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of supervision and in service training, considerable knowledge of the scope and activities of public and private welfare agencies. Work experience in a residential facility is preferred as is experience in working with ex-offenders.
ABILITIES:
Performs work that involves the application of the principles and practices of the profession. Shall apply therapeutic counseling skills and techniques to the treatment of emotional disorders and dysfunctional behavior. Provides counseling and treatment services directed at helping the client understand and cope with their illness. Ability to plan, organize, and develop a mental health program. To establish and maintain effective working relationships with the center staff and community groups. Work closely with allied disciplines. Speak effectively before lay and professional audiences. Must be able to secure professional, psychological or social work data and to record such data systematically. To interpret and evaluate the data and develop recommendations and to write clear and accurate reports. Proficient in utilizing office equipment including computer database management and word processing. Working experience in the field of Corrections is a plus. Knowledge of local treatment referral agencies.