Psychologist Senior - Caswell Developmental Center

Health & Human Services; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services seeks a Senior Psychologist to lead development, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of behavior treatment and training programs for individuals with significant intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The role oversees Staff Psychologists and Behavior Program Specialists, conducts evaluations, and ensures adherence to policies while engaging in therapy and staff training.

Qualifications

• Maintain awareness of current psychological practice through literature/workshops.
• Thorough knowledge of special needs of emotionally/socially distressed and intellectually/developmentally disabled.
• Thorough knowledge of therapeutic intervention principles, including behavior modification.
• Thorough knowledge of objective psychological, educational, and developmental tests.
• Advanced skill in applying and interpreting tests and presenting reports.

Responsibilities

• Completion of psychological evaluations and functional assessments.
• Prepare data analysis and monitor restrictive programs.
• Adhere to applicable policies and regulations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary process.
• Engage in direct client contacts and therapy.
• Conduct staff training.

Skills

Practice knowledge

Therapy intervention

Psych testing

Report writing

Continued education

Education

Licensure eligibility (NC Psychology Practice Act)

Job description

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

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 (BPS) whom s/he supervises.

Other Responsibilities

• completion of psychological evaluations and functional assessments and diagnosis assignment
• prepare data analysis and monitoring restrictive programs
• maintain knowledge of and adherence to applicable policies and regulations
• participation in the interdisciplinary process
• engage in direct client contacts and therapy
• conduct staff training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• 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.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $79,770.00 - $131,620.00 *A Sign-on bonus of $15,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

• To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.
• An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the 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) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

About Caswell Developmental Center

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.

Supplemental Contact Information

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. 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.

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.

Veteran’s 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 member 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 the 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. Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application.

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.