Director of Psychology - Lenoir, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

Salary: $89, $146,960.00 Annually

Location : Lenoir County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Dept of Health and Human Services

Division: Caswell Developmental Center

Opening Date: 01/04/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Class Title: Psychological Program Director I

Position Number:

Section: Caswell Developmental Center

Work Location: Lenoir County

Salary Grade: MH22

Description of Work

*As of June 1, 2023, the new salary range will be $89, $146,960.00.

Caswell Developmental Center (CDC) is a State Operated Developmental Center that serves approximately 343 individuals having intellectual/developmental disabilities. Caswell is in Kinston, NC. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Psychology Department which consists of a Senior Psychologist, 8 staff Psychologists and a team of Behavior Specialists. Core responsibilities of the position include:

• Provision of clinical supervision to Staff Psychologists in accordance with the NC Psychology Practice Act
• Administrative supervision of all department staff
• Oversight of psychological testing and evaluations.
• The development and delivery of behavioral assessment and treatment programs
• The provision of consultative services to treatment teams as needed, and collaboration with professionals from alternative clinical disciplines focused on optimization of treatment outcomes.
• Center level administrative functions, policy making, and conducting/interpreting applied research in areas related to intellectual/development disabilities, maintaining compliance with Medicaid Regulations and the NC Administrative Code related to psychological practice.

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Location: Psychology Department

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 Developmental Center.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all 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 the following:

• Demonstrative working knowledge of intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experience in functional analysis and intervention with individuals who have severe behavior disorders.
• Experience teaching and maintaining adaptive skills
• Demonstrated effective staff training and management strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Licensure in NC as a psychologist.

Management prefers:

• Training, education, and experience in applied psychology with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• The preferred applicant will also have at least 5 years' experience managing psychology/professional staff in a residential setting.
• Knowledge in the clinical aspects of psychoactive medication along with experience in working with people with combined Intellectual Disability and Mental Illness including the Autism Spectrum Disorder population is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk for long distances
• Ability to exercise visual activity
• Ability to work inside/outside

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 for details.

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S and three years of post- doctoral psychological experience, one of which must have been in coordinating/supervising a psychological services program which included advance clinical treatment, consultation, training and research.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information

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. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at . Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at

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

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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Are you currently licensed in NC as a Psychologist?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

• Company or OSHR Website
• Employee Referral
• Conference / Career Fair
• Email campaign
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• NC Nursing Board email
• Google
• Other General Job Boards
• Other Search Engines
• Other Social Media
• Internet Advertisement
• TV / Radio

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Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)

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