Salary: $64,211.00 - $105,949.00 Annually
Location : Statewide, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00141 Psychologist Cont
Department: Adult Correction
Division: Secretary's Office
Opening Date: 01/06/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Class Title: Psychologist
Position Number: 71007100
Section: Comprehensive Health/Prisons/Psychology
Salary Grade: MH17

Description of Work
The NC Department of Adult Correction continuously recruits for Psychologist positions and will accept applications regardless of whether there is a current vacancy. Your application for this posting will remain on file for 365 days and will be screened for vacancies as they occur.
Adult Correction Comprehensive Health Services strives to provide North Carolina offenders access to quality, cost effective healthcare that is rendered by dedicated mental health professionals.

Psychologists provide direct psychological services to offenders including those with severe and persistent mental illnesses and personality disorders. Such services include psychological assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy and consultations with medical, custody and classification staff about behavioral management strategies for problem offenders. Psychologists may also conduct risk assessments on offenders with a history of violent or sexual crimes. Other responsibilities may include conducting staff training on relevant mental health topics such as management of the mentally ill and developmentally disabled and management of suicide precautions.
Work Schedule: Staff Psychologists may have night/weekend on-call responsibilities.
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.**
Note to Current State Employees: 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.
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: and (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:

• Documented knowledge in the techniques, principles, and/or instruments used in developmental psychological, psychotherapy, counseling, behavioral, and educational assessments.
• Documented knowledge of interpreting diagnostic findings and preparing comprehensive reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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).
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:
• 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:

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

.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education - including high school, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates and Licenses Skills and Additional Information) I acknowledge the requirement.

• Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements

02

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other \than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date.
04

Are you currently licensed to practice as a Psychologist in the State of North Carolina under the provision of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270)?

• Yes
• No

05

If you are licensed to practice as a Psychologist in NC or another state(s) please provide your license number(s) and the issuing state(s).
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Please select the option that includes the county of your residence. This information will be used to determine where your application will be processed. If you are out of state select the county where you plan to reside or work. (Select only one option).

• Central Region: Alamance, Anson, Buncombe, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Guildford, Mecklenburg, Nash, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Vance, Wake, Warren & Wilson
• Eastern Region: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington & Wayne
• South Central Region: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly
• Western Region: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, McDowell, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Yancey

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This is a continuous posting for Psychologist positions which may be vacant at the following facilities. Completed electronic applications will be forwarded to the indicated facilities/counties based on availability of vacant positions. Positions offered at this site are full time state job opportunities. Please identify ALL facilities/counties that you may have an interest in working.

• Alexander County - Taylorsville, NC - Alexander Correctional
• Avery County - Spruce Pine, NC - Avery Mitchell Correctional
• Avery County - Spruce Pine, NC - Mount View Correctional
• Anson County - Polkton, NC - Anson Correctional (Female)
• Anson County - Polkton, NC - Lanesboro Correctional
• Bertie County - Windsor, NC - Bertie Correctional
• Burke County - Morganton, NC - Foothills Correctional
• Buncombe County - Asheville, NC - Craggy Correctional
• Buncombe County - Black Mountain, NC -Western Correctional Center for Women
• Caldwell County - Lenoir, NC - Caldwell Correctional
• Caswell County - Blanch, NC - Caswell Correctional
• Caswell County - Blanch, NC - Dan River Correctional
• Columbus County - West Tabor City, NC - Tabor Correctional
• Columbus County - Brunswick, NC - Columbus Correctional
• Craven County - Vanceboro, NC - Craven Correctional
• Franklin County - Bunn, NC - Franklin Correctional
• Gaston County, Dallas, NC - Gaston Correctional
• Granville County - Butner, NC - Granville Correctional
• Greene County - Maury, NC - Eastern Correctional
• Greene County - Maury, NC - Greene Correctional
• Greene County - Maury, NC - Maury Correctional
• Halifax County - Tillery, NC - Roanoke River Correctional
• Harnett County - Lillington, NC - Harnett Correctional
• Hyde County - Swan Quarter, NC - Hyde Correctional
• Johnston County - Smithfield, NC - Johnston Correctional
• Lincoln County - Lincolnton, NC - Lincoln Correctional
• McDowell County - Marion, NC - Marion Correctional
• Montgomery County - Troy, NC - Southern Correctional
• Nash County - Nashville, NC - Nash Correctional
• New Hanover - Wilmington, NC - New Hanover Correctional
• Orange County - Hillsborough, NC - Orange Correctional
• Pamlico County - Bayboro, NC - Pamlico Correctional
• Pasquotank - Elizabeth City, NC - Pasquotank Correctional
• Pender - Burgaw, NC - Pender Correctional
• Randolph County - Asheboro, NC - Randolph Correctional
• Richmond County - Hoffman, NC - Richmond Correctional
• Robeson - Lumberton, NC - Lumberton Correctional
• Rowan - Salisbury, NC - Piedmont Correctional
• Rutherford County - Spindale, NC - Rutherford Correctional
• Sampson County - Clinton, NC - Sampson Correctional
• Scotland - Laurinburg, NC - Scotland Correctional
• Stanly - Badin, NC - Albemarle Correctional
• Wake - Raleigh, NC - Central Prison Healthcare Complex (Regional Medical Center)
• Wake - Raleigh, NC - NCCIW (Female) (Regional Medical Center)
• Wake - Raleigh, NC - Wake Correctional
• Warren - Manson, NC - Warren Correctional
• Wayne County - Goldsboro, NC - Neuse Correctional
• Wilkes County - N. Wilkesboro, NC - Wilkes Correctional

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