Director of Psychology - Caswell Developmental Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center Job Classification Title Psychological Program Director I (NS) Position Number Grade MH22 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 Caswell Developmental Center (CDC) is a State Operated Developmental Center that serves approximately 343 individuals having intellectual/developmental disabilities. Caswell is in Kinston, NC. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Psychology Department which consists of a Senior Psychologist, 8 staff Psychologists and a team of Behavior Specialists. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $92,184 - $152,104.00 This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday 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: Provision of clinical supervision to Staff Psychologists in accordance with the NC Psychology Practice Act Oversight of psychological testing and evaluations. The development and delivery of behavioral assessment and treatment programs The provision of consultative services to treatment teams as needed, and collaboration with professionals from alternative clinical disciplines focused on optimization of treatment outcomes.  Center level administrative functions, policy making, and conducting/interpreting applied research in areas related to intellectual/development disabilities, maintaining compliance with Medicaid Regulations and the NC Administrative Code related to psychological practice. **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. Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 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. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. 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.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the