What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychological Services Coordinator - Craven CI position at NC Department of Adult Correction?
Description Of Work
This position is located at Craven Correctional Institution located in Vanceboro, NC (Craven County). The facility is an adult male felon reception and diagnostic processing center which houses 850 inmates and employs 360 staff.
The primary purpose of this position is the assessment of all new offenders with any previous mental health interventions and undiagnosed patients. Evaluates, prioritizes and assigns mental health referrals. Develops treatment options and monitors effectiveness through record audits and case reviews. Coordinates services provided by the Staff Psychologists, Consulting Psychiatrists, and Medical Records Assistant. Ensures that the program meets treatment expectations while complying with policy and procedures. Determines and requests budget items and personnel needs required to run the mental health operations of the institution. Provides administrative supervision for the staff mental health evaluations; may be seen individually or in groups. This position also serves in crisis intervention situations. This position screens non-emergency referrals to determine their suitability for on-going mental health services. Must be able to maintain effective working relationship with all institutional staff.
Management Preferences
Previous correctional internship or experience, having worked in an inpatient setting or having a degree in clincal psychology. Training in personality and intelligence assessment.
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 the Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90- 270) and one year of experience providing a full range of psychological testing and treatment, preferably in a correctional or juvenile justice program/facility.
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.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Monique Cowan at monique.cowan@dac.nc.gov .
This position is located at Craven Correctional Institution located in Vanceboro, NC (Craven County). The facility is an adult male felon reception and diagnostic processing center which houses 850 inmates and employs 360 staff.
The primary purpose of this position is the assessment of all new offenders with any previous mental health interventions and undiagnosed patients. Evaluates, prioritizes and assigns mental health referrals. Develops treatment options and monitors effectiveness through record audits and case reviews. Coordinates services provided by the Staff Psychologists, Consulting Psychiatrists, and Medical Records Assistant. Ensures that the program meets treatment expectations while complying with policy and procedures. Determines and requests budget items and personnel needs required to run the mental health operations of the institution. Provides administrative supervision for the staff mental health evaluations; may be seen individually or in groups. This position also serves in crisis intervention situations. This position screens non-emergency referrals to determine their suitability for on-going mental health services. Must be able to maintain effective working relationship with all institutional staff.
Management Preferences
Previous correctional internship or experience, having worked in an inpatient setting or having a degree in clincal psychology. Training in personality and intelligence assessment.
- This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits . **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**
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 the Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Thorough knowledge of behavior dynamics and the psychological principles applying to intelligence, aptitude and personality assessment; of the selection, administration, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological tests including personality inventories; of the principles and theories of psychotherapy and behavior modification.
- Skill in interpreting diagnostic findings and preparing comprehensive reports; in determining and conducting appropriate therapy (counseling, psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral intervention); in relating expressively and dynamically with other people.
- Skill in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests, and in directing the course of complex cognitive behavioral, support, and insight oriented psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Skill in planning, directing, and coordinating therapeutic programs involving a sizable number of multidisciplinary staff.
- Ability to organize work, and supervise and evaluate the work of other employees. Ability to train, coach, consult and mentor staff.
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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90- 270) and one year of experience providing a full range of psychological testing and treatment, preferably in a correctional or juvenile justice program/facility.
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) .
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Monique Cowan at monique.cowan@dac.nc.gov .
