Mental Health Surveyor

Salary: $51,616.00 - $90,328.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 24-03712 DHSR

Department: Dept of Health and Human Services

Division: Health Service Regulation

Opening Date: 05/14/2024

Closing Date: 5/28/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Facility Compliance Consultant I

Position Number:

Section: Mental Health Licensure & Certification

Salary Grade: NC 15

Recruitment Range: $51,616 - $70,000

Description of Work

This position is located in the Mental Health Licensure Branch of the Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section. The primary duties require an individual to function as a consultant to conduct inspections of mental health facilities that provide care and treatment to adults and children who have mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance use problems.

The position will conduct initial licensure, complaint, and routine inspections in these facilities to determine compliance with State licensure statutes and rules. The employee must be able to work independently as well as within a team. This position is home-based in the Central Piedmont region of North Carolina and requires extensive travel to facilities located throughout Central Piedmont North Carolina as well as other regions throughout the State. Applicant should reside in Durham, Alamance, Stanly, Randoph or a contiguous county. During weeks of training, the position will be required to travel and may be assigned to work in facilities in counties other than those assigned.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, as well as 12 annual paid holidays. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit for more information.

About the Division of Health Service Regulation and the Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section
The Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) provides for the health, safety and well-being of individuals through effective regulatory and remedial activities including appropriate consultation and training opportunities and by improving access to health care delivery systems through the rational allocation of needed facilities and services.
The Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section provides regulatory services to mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder providers so that they can improve the quality of services they deliver through regulatory compliance; resulting ultimately in safe, quality care, quality of life and safety of residents and citizens who utilize mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Strong written & oral communication skills and the ability to document clearly and concisely in a technical report.
• Strong organizational, investigative and analytical skills and the ability to make objective. decisions while functioning independently.
• Strong clinical background and knowledge in the field of mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorder.

Must possess a valid driver's license with the ability to drive a vehicle, adapt to schedule changes, and travel on short notice, including overnights.

Physical Requirements:
Work in this position requires the ability to: stand for sustained periods of time; walk for long distances; talk; hear; withstand repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and close visual acuity.

Management Preferences:

• Previous experience in regulating health care providers and/or experience as a behavioral health care provider
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern the licensure and operation of mental health facilities
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, as well as the ability to master new technology and complete work electronically.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience". If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Generalist - Bachelor's degree in a health, human service, or educational related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Social Work - Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or Bachelor's degree, in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call/email to schedule an interview or an email notifying when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at . Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at .

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State of North Carolina
Address
NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government
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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions regarding degrees, experience, or knowledge/skills/abilities, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all relevant professional work experience, including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. NOTE: "See resume" or current experience with the State of North Carolina that is not included on the application will not be considered if not included on the application.Have you provided such information within the body of the application?

• Yes, I have fully completed all requirements.

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I understand that the budgeted salary for this position is limited to $70,000. If offered this position, the salary offered will be within the posted recruitment range of $51,616 - $70,000.

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the degree and/or license that you possess:

• Master of Social Work
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• None of the above

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Do you have knowledge of state rules and licensing regulations applicable to mental health, developmental disabilities, and/or substance abuse facilities?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to travel an average of 3-4 days per week, including some overnight travel?

• Yes
• No

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