Psychologist Senior - Kinston, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

This is an anticipated vacancy.

*SIGN -ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED

A Sign-on bonus of $15,000.00 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

As of June 1, 2023, the new salary range will be $77, $127,169.00.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events."

• Per G.S cl) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.

The Psychologist Senior is involved in the development, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of behavior treatment and training programs for individuals with significant intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who may also have other physical and/or psychiatric conditions.

The Psychologist Senior is assisted by the Staff Psychologists and Behavior Program Specialists (BPSs) whom s/he supervises.


Job responsibilities include the following:

• Completion of psychological evaluations and functional assessments and diagnosis assignment
• Participation in interdisciplinary process
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to applicable policies and regulations
• Prepare data analysis and monitoring restrictive programs
• Conduct staff training
• Engage in direct client contacts and therapy

Work Location:
Psychology Department

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday (Flex)

About the Department of Health and Human Services /

Caswell Developmental Center:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees.

In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service.

If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Please click on the following link to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.

Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

• Maintain awareness of current psychological practice through review of literature and attending workshops.
• Thorough knowledge of the special needs of the emotionally and socially distressed, intellectually and developmentally disabled, and disadvantaged.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of therapeutic intervention, including behavior modification.
• Through knowledge of objective psychological, educational and developmental tests.
• Advanced skill in the proper application and interpretation of those tests, and in preparing and presenting reports.
• Skills in relating expressively with others

Management Preferences:

• Work experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is necessary in order to carry out full duties as outlined in the position.
• Experience in addressing the psychological needs of individuals diagnosed with intellectual/developmental along with severe behavioral and emotional problems.
• Knowledge of the use of psychoactive medication, research design and techniques.
• Ability to aid in the planning, direction, and coordination of a comprehensive and diversified program of psychological services

Physical Requirements:

Physical effort is minimal except at times when implementing physical interventions which may be required for the safety of clients and staff, when attending Center training on these interventions, and when training staff on the implementation of these procedures which could be physically demanding.

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.

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

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.

Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy.

Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations.

For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

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Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

(1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);

(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;

(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found


Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.

Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits