Corrections Mental Health & Diagnostic Specialist

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

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) at Craven Correctional Institution in Vanceboro, NC. The role focuses on counseling offenders and conducting diagnostic testing to support new offender processing.

Qualified candidates will have a psychology-related bachelor’s degree and prior experience with psychological testing, with opportunities to collaborate with mental health staff in a medium custody facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services with several psychology classes.
• One year administering and/or conducting psychological testing is preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and related counseling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Counsel with offenders to establish rapport and collect information for valid test results.
• Gather relevant social, criminal and mental health background information to inform reports.
• Prepare reports based on diagnostic testing and treatment considerations.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Psychological testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services

Experience administering psychological testing

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) at Craven Correctional Institution in Vanceboro, NC. The role focuses on counseling offenders and conducting diagnostic testing to support new offender processing.

Qualified candidates will have a psychology-related bachelor’s degree and prior experience with psychological testing, with opportunities to collaborate with mental health staff in a medium custody facility.