Senior Psychologist - Leadership in Developmental Care

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

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.