Psychologist

State of North Carolina; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Psychologist (NS) to provide psychology testing and services for infants and toddlers enrolled in the NC Infant-Toddler Program (NCITP) at the Morganton-Hickory CDSA. The role involves birth-to-3 evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include eligibility determinations and assessing family needs for early intervention services.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the NC Psychology Practice Act.
• Experience in infant-toddler development and family-centered early intervention practices.
• Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic tests (Bayley-4 & DAYC).
• Maintain accurate documentation including evaluation reports and treatment records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology testing and services for infants and toddlers birth to 3 years.
• Perform eligibility determination evaluations as part of NCITP multidisciplinary team.
• Assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services.
• Collaborate with Morganton-Hickory CDSA as part of statewide NCITP network.

Skills

Early intervention practices

Referral resources

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Family engagement

Education

Licensure eligibility

Tools

Bayley-4

DAYC

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title

Psychologist (NS)

Position Number

60040157

Grade

MH17

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position will be responsible for the provision of Psychology testing and services for infants and toddlers who are enrolled in the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NCITP). The primary functions of this position are to provide psychology evaluations and support, to children birth to 3 years of age. Additionally, this position will be responsible for completing eligibility determination evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team for children referred to the NCITP, and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services. Evaluations and services are provided as a member of a multidisciplinary team at the Morganton-Hickory Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA). The Morganton-Hickory CDSA is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide early intervention services through the NCITP which is the program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which serves children ages birth to 3 years, who have or who are at risk for developmental disabilities, and their families. The Morganton-Hickory CDSA is the local lead agency for the NCITP for children and their families who reside in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and McDowell Counties.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $66,696 -$110,049

Recruitment Range: $66,696 -$75,638

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Working knowledge of agency goals, early intervention practices, and available referral resources.

• Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic tests to determine the range, nature, and degree of communication skills. (Bayley-4 & DAYC)

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation, including evaluation reports, and treatment records, to meet federal and state documentation and timeline requirements.

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

• Ability to gain the confidence of families, caregivers, and team members and work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Knowledge of infant/toddler development and family‑centered early intervention practices.

• Experience working in natural environments (home/community).

• Ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary evaluations

*Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

Compensation and 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.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, 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. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS 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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. _ Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. _

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).

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.