Corrections Behavioral Health Counselor

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave (vacation/sick/community)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction presents an opening for a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) at Craven Correctional Institution in Vanceboro, NC. You will assist with the diagnostic process and liaise with diagnostic and mental health treatment staff, conducting psychological testing and counseling as part of offender processing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and experience administering psychological tests, with salary range posted between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related human services field.
• At least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing.
• Experience with diagnostic processing and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel offenders to establish rapport and facilitate valid test results.
• Gather social, criminal and mental health background information to interpret test results and prepare reports.

Skills

Psychological testing

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Job description

The NC Department of Adult Correction presents an opening for a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) at Craven Correctional Institution in Vanceboro, NC. You will assist with the diagnostic process and liaise with diagnostic and mental health treatment staff, conducting psychological testing and counseling as part of offender processing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and experience administering psychological tests, with salary range posted between