Job description

This position is currently located within the Department of Public Safety but will transfer to the Department of Adult Correction when it is established on January 1st, 2023.

Welcome to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS), Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Section of Prisons Administration. The Department of Public Safety is the largest state agency with 26,000 employees. Our Agency is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation.

If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the* Psychologist* opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.

Position is located at Anson Correctional Institution in Polkton, North Carolina, which houses approximately 1,700 of minimum, medium, and close custody male and female offenders. Work in this class involves responsibility for providing a full range of psychological and intervention services for adults and/or for coordinating or supervising small programs or sub-units or for leading paraprofessionals (e.g. behavioral programming specialists). Employee provides counseling, psychotherapy, consultation, and/or behavior management to individuals/groups in order to treat or address psychological adjustment and/or behavioral issues. Employee develops, administers, interprets, evaluates, and assesses individuals' tests of mental abilities, aptitudes, and/or personality characteristics and motivations. Employee observes individuals and groups in an effort to assess, evaluate, and predict behaviors. Employee may provide information to health care professionals and to court officials in order to assist in legal decision-making. Employee diagnoses, treats, and manages mental and/or psychological disorders or disabilities, substance abuse, and disorders of habit or conduct. Employee consults with psychologists, physicians, and other professionals regarding available treatment options.

Note to Current State Employees: The Salary Grade for this position is MH17. 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/decrease MAY result.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of psychological principles, theories, and procedures
• Documented knowledge in the use and interpretation of techniques used in developmental psychological and/or educational assessment
• Demonstrated knowledge in conducting and applying appropriate therapy (counseling, psychotherapy, or behavioral) to treat mental and/or emotional and/or intellectual disabilities, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting diagnostic findings and preparing comprehensive reports

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,527.00 - $99,869.00 per year

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