Psychologist

Health & Human Services; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Child and Family Well-Being seeks a Psychologist (NS) to provide psychology testing and services for infants and toddlers enrolled in the NC Infant-Toddler Program (NCITP) in the Morganton-Hickory CDSA.

The psychologist will conduct evaluations, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and support early intervention services for birth to 3 children.

Qualifications

• Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic tests (Bayley-4 & DAYC).
• Experience evaluating infants/toddlers birth to 3 years.
• Strong written and oral communication; documentation in reports/treatment records.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology testing and services for infants and toddlers in NCITP.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to determine eligibility for early intervention.
• Assist families and caregivers with evaluation results and service planning.

Skills

Salary range awareness

Diagnostic test interpretation

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

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
• 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.

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270).

EEO Statement and Related Policies

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.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

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.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

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.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference 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 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.

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.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.