Correctional Behavioral Specialist I - Nash Correctional
About The Position
Work in this class involves administering, scoring, and supervising psychological tests to offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting. Work also involves counseling with offenders to establish the necessary rapport and attitudes that facilitate valid test results. Work may also include gathering relevant social, criminal, and mental health background information necessary to adequately interpret test results and prepare reports. Employees typically also have an assigned supportive counseling caseload designed to aid offenders' adjustment to prison environment and their psychological functioning. Employees function as liaison with diagnostic and treatment staff and may serve on various committees relative to treatment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or other human services field from an appropriately accredited institution with several classes in psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing (for positions recruited specifically for diagnostics).
Nice To Haves
- Documented knowledge of crisis intervention and other supportive counseling techniques.
- Documented knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic categories and the various behaviors associated with each is essential to recognize those inmates that require more intensive intervention.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to organize and prepare accurate records, charts, and reports and to analyze such information.
- Perform crisis intervention and routine counseling functions to include suicide prevention and recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.
Responsibilities
- Administering, scoring, and supervising psychological tests to offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting.
- Counseling with offenders to establish the necessary rapport and attitudes that facilitate valid test results.
- Gathering relevant social, criminal, and mental health background information necessary to adequately interpret test results and prepare reports.
- Having an assigned supportive counseling caseload designed to aid offenders' adjustment to prison environment and their psychological functioning.
- Functioning as liaison with diagnostic and treatment staff.
- Serving on various committees relative to treatment.
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
