Lead Forensic Case Specialist - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Lead Forensic Case Specialist at Central Regional Hospital, who will oversee the evaluation process in the Forensic Services Unit. The role requires knowledge of the criminal justice system and strong communication and organizational skills. The selected candidate will manage a team, liaise with legal stakeholders, and ensure timely and accurate tracking of forensic evaluations.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Paid vacation

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of North Carolina's criminal justice system is crucial.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to interact with various stakeholders in tense situations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the work of four Forensic Case Specialists and two Administrative Assistants.
• Coordinating forensic evaluations with attorneys and court officials.
• Tracking status of cases in the Forensic Tracking Log.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Lead Forensic Case Specialist - Central Regional Hospital

Lead Forensic Case Specialist - Central Regional Hospital

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Central Regional Hospital

We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Specialist II to function as the Lead Forensic Case Specialist on the Forensic Services Unit at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC.

Description of Work

Central Regional Hospital

We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Specialist II to function as the Lead Forensic Case Specialist on the Forensic Services Unit at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC.

Job Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the timely scheduling, accurate tracking, and distribution of forensic evaluations. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the work of four Forensic Case Specialists and two Administrative Assistant I positions in the Forensic Evaluation Service.
• Working with the jail/clerk of court/attorney to ensure each evaluation order is complete.
• Assisting the Forensic Evaluation Service Supervisor in troubleshooting court orders for issues such as redundant evaluation requests (e.g., advising courts on using 304B forms for defendants already found incapable to proceed).
• Assist with assigning cases to the evaluators.
• Delegating and assisting the FCS and Administrative Associates with their work, including but not limited to collecting collateral, scheduling evaluations, liaising with the justice system, distributing evaluations to legal stakeholders, otherwise coordinating all stages of the evaluation process, and tracking the status of the cases in the Forensic Tracking Log.
  
  

The normal work hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday however flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH): CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

About the Department of Health and Human Services: The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation and 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. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of North Carolina’s criminal justice system.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy with a wide array of people under contentious situations.
  
  

Management Preference

• Experience working with attorneys and/or courts
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in psychology including coursework in behavior modification from an appropriately accredited institution;

or

Bachelor s degree in child development, social work, education, nursing, or closely related degree including coursework in behavior modification from an appropriately accredited institution and six months of experience in a developmental center or developmental disability setting;

or

Associate's degree in human services area from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience providing assessment of adaptive developmental and social behavior, goal writing, collecting and interpreting behavioral data, and developing and implementing behavior modification programs;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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It is critical to our screening process that your application reflect accurate and detailed information to support your work history to determine qualifications. I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.) Applications that are incomplete or lack sufficient information to evaluate will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Have you reviewed your application to ensure that your work experience is detailed, accurate and complete?

• Yes
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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