Correctional Behavioral Specialist I - Foothills Correctional Institution 65025478

Adult Correction; Burkemont (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) for Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton. You will administer, score, and supervise psychological tests in a diagnostic/mental health setting and provide counseling to establish rapport and valid results.

The role includes gathering background information, preparing reports, and managing a supportive counseling caseload while liaising with staff and committees related to treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related human services field with psychology coursework.
• At least one year administering or conducting psychological testing.
• Experience with crisis intervention and diagnostic knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise psychological tests for offenders.
• Counsel offenders to establish rapport for valid results.
• Gather social, criminal, and mental health background information.
• Prepare reports and manage a counseling caseload.
• Liaise with diagnostic and treatment staff and serve on treatment committees.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Diagnostics knowledge

DSM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Job description

Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S)

Position Number: 65025478 • Grade: NC05

About the Department

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, and Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Location & Facility

Foothills Correctional Institution, Morganton, North Carolina, Burke County. The institution provides closed custody housing in 712 single cells for male offenders. It also has a minimum custody unit with 248 capacities.

Job Overview

This position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution. Work involves administering, scoring, and supervising psychological tests to offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting. Counseling with offenders to establish rapport and attitudes that facilitate valid test results. Gathering relevant social, criminal, and mental health background information. Preparing reports and managing a supportive counseling caseload. Liaising with diagnostic and treatment staff and serving on committees related to treatment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Documented knowledge of crisis intervention and other supportive counseling techniques.
• Documented knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic categories and associated behaviors; essential for recognizing inmates requiring intensive intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Documented experience in diagnostics; at least one year administering or conducting psychological testing.
• Experience or knowledge of DSM categories is preferred.

Salary & Work Hours

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

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

Eligibility

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

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.

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. 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.