Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-alexander Correctional

NC Department of Adult Correction

Taylorsville, North Carolina, US
Base: $33,902.00 - $59,327.00 (effective feb 1, 2,...
Psychological principles
Psychometric theory
Criminal behavior causes
The NC Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws

Job Summary

  • The NC Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws.
  • This position involves administering and supervising psychological tests, counseling offenders, and gathering background information to interpret test results and prepare reports.
  • The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, NCFlex, and paid leave.

Matching Summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws.

Salary

Base: $33,902.00 - $59,327.00 (effective Feb 1, 2026); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • psychological principles
  • psychometric theory
  • criminal behavior causes
  • offender incarceration stresses
  • crisis intervention techniques
  • supportive counseling techniques
  • psychiatric diagnostic categories

Nice-to-have

  • rapport building
  • valid test results
  • aid offender adjustment
  • psychological functioning aid
  • treatment committees

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services
  • Several psychology classes
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • One year administering/conducting psychological testing (for diagnostics)
  • Pass background check
  • US work authorization

Work Rights

Not specified

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