Corrections Behavioral Specialist: Mental Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Parental leave

Pre-tax benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a psychologist for Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton to administer, score, and supervise psychological tests with offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting.

This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field, background check, and offers state benefits, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave; salary range 33,902 to 59,327, based on qualifications and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related human services field; several psychology classes.
• At least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing (special note: if recruited for diagnostics).
• Experience in crisis intervention and supportive counseling techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and supervise psychological tests for offenders.
• Counsel offenders to establish rapport and facilitate valid test results.
• Gather background information to interpret results and prepare reports.
• Liaise with diagnostic and treatment staff; participate in treatment committees as needed.
• Maintain an assigned counseling caseload to aid inmate adjustment.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric diagnostics

Communication (oral & written)

Psychological testing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a psychologist for Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton to administer, score, and supervise psychological tests with offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting.

This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field, background check, and offers state benefits, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave; salary range 33,902 to 59,327, based on qualifications and budget.