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NC Department of Adult Correction is Hiring a Correctional Behavioral Specialist II - Maury CI Near Greene, NC
Description Of WorkThis position is located at Maury Correctional Institution and involves working with offenders. This position is assigned to work in the Therapeutic Diversion Unit (TDU). Employees are responsible for identifying the needs of offenders in conjunction with treatment staff and developing psychoeducational groups designed to best meet those needs. In addition to group activities, employees will be responsible for conducting rounds on the unit, will serve as a liaison for clinicians, will assist in conducting psychiatric clinics when needed, and may be asked to conduct specialized case management for developmentally disabled offenders. ResponsibilitiesIt operates at the direction of an assigned licensed staff member, typically a staff psychologist. Providing professional rehabilitative mental health services to inmates/patients who are identified as having mental, social, physical, emotional and/or cognitive impairments. Responsible for:
The implementation and evaluation of group activities.
Completing standardized assessments requiring judgment, writing goal-oriented programs, evaluating and documenting progress and participation in weekly interdisciplinary Treatment Team conferences.
Serves as case manager for inmates assigned to residential mental health and provides services in accordance with Prison’s policy on Case Management Assessment/Correction Counseling.
Regular contact with the offenders, development and implementation of a Case Management Assessment and on-going documentation.
Administering and scoring more advance test batteries such as Halstead Reitan, 16PF, and Elizur test for organicity
Management Preferences Graduation from a four-year college/university with a degree in psychology, or other human services fields with psychology coursework. This coursework should include general psychology, statistics, abnormal personality, and developmental psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits . Working Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / CompetenciesThe 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 the following:
Proficient knowledge of fundamental principles, techniques and methods of behavior therapy field to include assessments, evaluations, development of goals and activities.
Proficient knowledge of behavior management techniques.
Working knowledge of population served and of the area when required for particular job.
Minimum Education And Experience RequirementsBachelor'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. Special Note: Candidates being considered for a position in Diagnostics require at least 2 years of experience administering and/or conducting psychological testing. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference 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. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. 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: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification .
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: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) .
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