Correctional Behavioral Specialist II (TDU) - Greene Co

This 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.  
It operates at the direction of an assigned licensed staff member, typically a staff psychologist.  Providing professional rehabilitative mental health services to offenders/patients who are identified as having mental, social, physical, emotional and/or cognitive impairments.

Responsible for:

• 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 offenders assigned to residential mental health and provides services in accordance with prison’s policy on Case Management Assessment/Correction Counseling
• regular contact with the offender, development and implementation of a Case Management Assessment and on-going documentation
• administering and scoring more advanced test batteries such as Halstead Reitan, 16PF and Elizur test for organicity

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.  
 
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC06.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
 
About the NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC):
The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for 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 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:

• 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
• Demonstrated skills in writing goals and programs
• Proven ability to plan and conduct program of leisure/rehabilitative activities
• Proven ability to evaluate and document progress and to present to the Treatment Team
• Proven ability to establish rapport and relate to population served, families, colleagues and staff, community agencies and groups and variety of treatment service disciplines

Bachelor's degree in psychology or other human services field from an appropriately accredited institution with several classes in psychology AND one (1) 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 two (2) years of experience administering and/or conducting psychological testing.The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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 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.

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
 
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 D. Clifton at 919-733-2126.

Salary : $33,272 - $58,226