Psychologist Senior - Caswell Developmental Center

nc; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Caswell Developmental Center in North Carolina's Eastern Region seeks a Psychologist Senior to lead the development, implementation and supervision of behavior treatment and training programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring conditions. The role includes evaluations, analysis, and staff supervision.

The position is Exempt and requires coordination within an interdisciplinary team, adherence to

Jobbeschreibung

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Psychologist Senior (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH20

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 will include: 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, and conduct staff training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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.

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

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. 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.

This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

*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. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

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. 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: https://vimeo.com/185000006 to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

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