Correctional Behavioral Specialist - Pasquotank CI

State of North Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County, NC. Work in this class involves participation as an active member of the behavioral health team and assisting in the implementation of an intensive behavior modification program for close-custody male inmates. Employees are fundamental liaisons with the treatment team regarding inmate programs and progress. Duties also include data entry, collection, and the making and reporting of clinical impressions of inmates during assessments or during daily activities on a unit. This position may assist in group or individual supportive counseling in cognitive behavioral intervention groups, such as substance abuse and anger management, in preparation for their transition to the regular population. This position may be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and inventorying supplies used for programming. Employees conduct initial screening interviews that focus on data gathering and identifying problem areas that require attention by the treatment team. An employee's supportive counseling role includes the use of crisis intervention techniques and referral to treatment staff as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology or other human services field from an appropriately accredited institution with several classes in psychology, and one year of experience in some area of behavioral health; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates being considered for a position in Diagnostics require at least 2 years of experience administering and/or conducting psychological testing.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated Knowledge of psychological principles
Demonstrated Knowledge of psychological and social assessments and treatment plans
Demonstrated Knowledge of organization of records, charts, and reports

Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of the behavioral health team.
Assist in the implementation of an intensive behavior modification program for close-custody male inmates.
Serve as a liaison with the treatment team regarding inmate programs and progress.
Perform data entry and collection.
Make and report clinical impressions of inmates during assessments or daily activities.
Assist in group or individual supportive counseling in cognitive behavioral intervention groups.
Monitor, maintain, and inventory supplies used for programming.
Conduct initial screening interviews.
Use crisis intervention techniques and referral to treatment staff as required.