Psychologist

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. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Completion of psychological evaluations and functional assessments
• Participation in the interdisciplinary process
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to applicable policies and regulations
• Prepare data analysis
• Monitor restrictive programs
• Conduct staff training
• Engage in direct client contacts and therapy The Psychologist may also provide clinical and administrative supervision to other psychology paraprofessional staff.

Work Location: Psychology Department
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (Flex)
About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.
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. To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

• Thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of the field of psychology including human behavior, learning theory, and development through the life span
• Thorough knowledge of the special needs of the emotionally and socially distressed, learning disabled, handicapped and disadvantaged
• Thorough knowledge of causes and effects of a typical and disruptive behavior pattern
• Thorough knowledge of principles of therapeutic intervention, including behavior modification
• Thorough knowledge of objective psychological, educations and developmental tests
• Ability to interpret results and prepare reports from these tests
• Skills in relating expressively with others

Management Preference
Work experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred. Highly qualified applicants will also have experience addressing the psychological needs of individuals diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities along with severe behavioral and emotional problems.
Physical Requirements
Physical effort is minimal except at times when implementing physical interventions which may be required for the safety of clients and staff, when attending Center training on these interventions, and when training staff on the implementation of these procedures which could be physically demanding. 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270).
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities .
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252)208-4293.
**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus **
Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
** An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:**
(1) the employee has held a position in 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);
(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
This Sign-on Bonus is 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.
Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time