Psychologist - Caswell Developmental Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center Job Classification Title Psychologist (NS) Position Number 60052573 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 The Psychologist is involved in the development, implementation, evaluations, and monitoring of behavior treatment and training programs for individuals with significant intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who may have other handicapping conditions such as physical and/or psychiatric problems. The Psychologist will work under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist and may also provide clinical and administrative supervision to other psychology paraprofessional staff. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $66,696.00 - $110,049.00 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: Completes psychological evaluations, functional assessments, and data analysis. Participates in interdisciplinary processes while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Monitors restrictive programs, conduct staff training, and engage in direct client contact and therapy. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to psychology paraprofessional staff. Management Preferences: Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred and applicants will also have experience addressing the psychological needs of individuals diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities along with severe behavioral and emotional problems. Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday Location: Psychology A Sign-on bonus of $15,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on Budget Approval. 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 T he 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, practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr nc