Correctional Psychological Testing & Counseling Specialist

Adult Correction; Burkemont (NC); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Diagnostics knowledge

DSM familiarity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Jobbeschreibung

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.