Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-NCCIW

Salary:

$31,688. 00 - $55,453. 00 Annually

Location :

Wake County, NC

Job Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

24-05264

Department:

Adult Correction

Division:

Secretary's Office

Opening Date:

11/04/2024

Closing Date:

11/18/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title:

Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-NCCIW

Position Number:

60066961

Section:

Comprehensive Health Services/NCCIW

Work Location:

Raleigh, NC

Salary Grade:

NC05

Description of Work
• THIS IS A REPOST. Previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still under consideration.

The Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (CBSI) position reports to the Psychological Services Coordinator. The Correctional Behavioral Specialist I position is located at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW).
This position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Administering, scoring and supervising psychological tests to offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting.
Counseling with offenders to establish the necessary plans for results.
Gathering relevant social, criminal and mental health background information necessary to adequately interpret test results and prepare reports.
Employee may also have an assigned supportive counseling caseload designed to aid offender's adjustments to prison environment and their psychological functioning.
Functioning as liaison with diagnostics and treatment staff and possibly serving on various committees relative to treatment.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Documented knowledge of psychological principles.
Documented knowledge of psychological and social assessments and treatment plans.

Minimum Education and Experience 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.
Special Note:

Positions being recruited specifically for diagnostics will require at least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing.
Supplemental and Contact Information

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The Department of Adult Correction

is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The

Division of Comprehensive Health Services

is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. " Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:

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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 plan.