Correctional Behavioral Specialist - Eastern Correctional

Eastern Correctional Institution

Maury, North Carolina, United States
$33,902.00 - $59,327.00; not specified; state bene...
Administering psychological tests
Supervising psychological tests
Counseling offenders
The NC Department of Adult Correction is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws

Job Summary

  • The NC Department of Adult Correction is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws.
  • Work involves administering, scoring, and supervising psychological tests to offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting and counseling with offenders to establish necessary rapport.
  • The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws.

Salary

$33,902.00 - $59,327.00; Not specified; State Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administering psychological tests
  • Supervising psychological tests
  • Counseling offenders
  • Crisis intervention
  • Recognizing abnormal behavior

Nice-to-have

  • Supportive counseling techniques
  • Psychiatric diagnostic categories
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Organizing accurate records and reports

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • One year administering/conducting psychological testing (for diagnostic roles)

Work Rights

Not specified

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