Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-Alexander Correctional 65025487

State of North Carolina; Alexander Mills (NC); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

State benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Zusammenfassung

The State of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I to administer and interpret psychological tests for offenders, provide counseling to support progress, and coordinate with diagnostic and treatment staff. This 40-hour per week, full-time role is based at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s in psychology or related field, with experience in diagnostic testing and crisis intervention.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field with psychology coursework.
• One year administering and/or conducting psychological testing.
• Experience with crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
• Ability to assess and interpret diagnostic tests for offenders.

Aufgaben

• Administer, score, and supervise psychological tests for offenders.
• Counsel offenders to establish rapport and valid test results.
• Gather social, criminal, and mental health background for interpretation.
• Prepare reports and liaise with diagnostic and treatment staff.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric diagnosis

Diagnostic testing

Counseling skills

Suicide prevention

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Jobbeschreibung

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S)

Position Number

65025487

Grade

NC05

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This is a readvertisement for this position. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

This position is located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Work in this class involves administering, scoring, and supervising psychological tests to offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting. Work also involves counseling with offenders to establish the necessary rapport and attitudes that facilitate valid test results. Work may also include gathering relevant social, criminal, and mental health background information necessary to adequately interpret test results and prepare reports. Employees typically also have an assigned supportive counseling caseload designed to aid offender’s adjustment to prison environment and their psychological functioning. Employees function as liaison with diagnostic and treatment staff and may serve on various committees relative to treatment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Documented knowledge of crisis intervention and other supportive counseling techniques.


• Documented knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic categories and the various behaviors associated with each is essential to recognize those inmates that require more intensive intervention.


• Documented experience with diagnostic testing (at least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing).


• Demonstrated knowledge to perform crisis intervention and routine counseling functions to include suicide prevention and recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.

Salary Range: $33,902.00 - $59,327.00

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of crisis intervention and other supportive counseling techniques.


• Documented knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic categories and the various behaviors associated with each is essential to recognize those inmates that require more intensive intervention.


• Documented experience with diagnostic testing (at least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing).


• Demonstrated knowledge to perform crisis intervention and routine counseling functions to include suicide prevention and recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

Note to Current State Employees

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Compensation and 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. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or other human services field from an appropriately accredited institution with several classes in psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Note: Positions being recruited specifically for diagnostics will require at least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.