Director of Behavioral Health

Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title Psychological Program Director I (NS) Position Number 60001262 Grade MH22 About Us The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work Start your journey towards success! DPS Juvenile Justice is currently accepting applications for their Director of Behavioral Health. This position evaluates and provides general oversight of the child/adolescent psychological and pro-social development services delivered by the JJ system, including Juvenile Crime Prevention Council-funded Clinical Evaluation/Psychological Assessment Programs and Clinical Treatment Programs, contracted residential programs, Youth Development Centers, and Juvenile Detention Centers. Consults with managers from other sections of the Division regarding program development, mental health screening and assessment, program evaluation, service planning and delivery, and related matters to ensure the utilization of best practice models. Provides ongoing technical assistance to JJ Community Program Administrators and Program Consultants, and to Juvenile Court Services administrators, to ensure the adequacy of EBP training and related support to providers with state agency-level program agreements and with local-level program agreements. Provides expert consultation for regional psychological program managers responsible for overseeing mental health services and programming at all state-operated Youth Development Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This position is located at Juvenile Justice Central Office in Raleigh (Wake County), NC. This is an anticipated vacancy. The position is expected to be available on 1/1/2027. Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or as needed to execute the duties and responsibilities of the position outside of the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays. We Offer Great Benefits This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. Paid vacation Paid sick leave Paid holidays Retirement Health insurance DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented in the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education, and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application. Management Preferences Thorough knowledge of child/adolescent behavior dynamics and/or the psychological principles applying to intelligence, aptitude, personality development and/or assessment. Thorough knowledge of projective and/or objective psychological tests including those of a complex comprehensive nature. Thorough knowledge of the principles and/or characteristics of effective interventions and programs targeting children, adolescents and/or their families. Considerable knowledge of research design, techniques, and/or statistics. Experience planning, directing, coordinating, and/or evaluating comprehensive programs of psychological services. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment Firs #J-18808-Ljbffr nc