Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-Foothills CI

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I to work at Foothills Correctional Institution. This full-time position involves administering psychological tests and providing counseling to inmates. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, along with knowledge of psychological assessments and treatment plans.

Benefits

State benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with psychological and social assessments required.
• Knowledge of psychological principles for test administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and supervise psychological tests.
• Provide counseling and establish rapport with inmates.
• Prepare reports based on test results.

Skills

Knowledge of psychological assessments

Counseling skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services

Job description

Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-Foothills CI

Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-Foothills CI

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Description of Work

This position is located in Burke County at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, North Carolina. Work in this class involves administering, scoring, and supervising psychological tests to inmates in a diagnostic/mental health setting. Work also involves counseling with inmates 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 inmates’ 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.

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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information:Introduction to the Job ApplicationandAddressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.(Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of psychological and social assessments and treatment plans.
• Documented knowledge of psychological principles and psychometric theory to properly administer and score individual and group psychological tests.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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The Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

TheDivision of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.

DAC 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).
• By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14-122.1).
  
  

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For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kelly Snead @[e-mail].

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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In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education – including high school, Work Experience – each position should be listed separately, Certificates and Licenses Skills and Additional Information) I acknowledge the requirement.

• I understand and have completed the application in full to include dates and work history in chronological order and attaching required documentation.
  
  

02

Do you have work experience with psychological and social assessments and treatment plans?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If you answered "yes" to the above question, did you document in the work history, clear details about this type of work?

• Yes, I have documented my work experience of working with psychological assessments & treatment plans.
• No. I do not have any working experience with psychological assessments and treatment plans.
  
  

04

Do you have working experience administering and/or conducting psychological testing?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If you answered "yes" to the above question, briefly describe your experience with testing (and it should be clearly detailed in your work history as well). If you did not answer "yes" enter N/A.

06

Do you have a Batchelor's degree in Psychology?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

If you answered "NO" to the above question, what is your Batchelor's Degree in? If you answered "yes" above, please enter "N/A".

08

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

If you answered "YES" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "NO", please answer this question with N/A.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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