Senior Psychologist

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

General Counsel

Job Classification Title

Psychologist Senior (NS)

Position Number

65024602

Grade

MH20

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It 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. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This role serves as the Commission’s subject‑matter expert in psychological testing, evaluation, and assessment of incarcerated individuals. The position works independently to prepare detailed psychological reports, provide professional recommendations for case planning, and support Commission members in decision‑making related to parole, MAPP agreements, and medical release considerations. The evaluator also reviews confidential records and completes mental‑health aftercare memorandums for individuals releasing to post‑release supervision. Some travel is required, and applicants may be asked to provide a sample of their work during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and administer/interpret psychological tests for incarcerated individuals
• Prepare and present comprehensive psychological evaluations and risk assessments to the Commission
• Review confidential records and complete mental‑health aftercare memorandums for release planning
• Provide expert consultation on specialized cases, including life sentences, sex offenders, and individuals with significant mental‑health needs
• Evaluate medical release referrals and complete the Commission’s required risk assessments

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $82,857 - $136,714

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not . Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: 

Knowledge of psychological testing, evaluation methods, and assessment tools used with incarcerated individuals
• Strong ability to prepare, interpret, and present comprehensive psychological reports and risk assessments
• Skill in reviewing confidential records and synthesizing complex information for decision‑making
• Ability to consult effectively on specialized cases, including mental‑health, life‑sentence, and sex‑offender populations
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to administer and interpret psychological assessments independently

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date 

Internal posting- this is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina state government employees, and eligible state government reduction in force (RIF) candidates from North Carolina state government, or current temporary employees. 

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270) and two years of professional psychological experience, one of which must be postdoctoral. Refer to the law for specifics regarding experience requirements.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lisa Warren Byrd

Email:

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov