Child Psychologist

• SIGN-ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED*

A Sign-on bonus of $15,000.00 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

 See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

The Child Psychologist is responsible for providing evaluation services to youth dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and one or more mental health disorder as part of the NC DHHS Child Assessment Clinic (CAC). Secondarily, the Child Psychologist serves as a member of the FIPP developmental services team and provides support to early intervention program staff working with children 0-5 years of age and their families. Support is provided in the form of professional development, coaching, observing, joint visiting, and developing fidelity-to-implementation materials. The Child Psychologist supports program evaluation activities and other FIPP research projects through collaborating with research design, data collection, and interpretation. In order to be effective, this position must participate in on-site meetings. This role will also have opportunities to participate in the development of presentations, webinars, trainings, and publications based on the research and projects conducted.

• Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.*

This is a re-post of position 65026215 due to revisions in the salary range and all applicants must re-apply in order to be considered.

Salary Grade MH17 ; Recruitment Range  $64,211.00 - $82,203.00

Position 65026215 - Primarily Monday -Thursday, 1st shift, 32 hours per week 

About the Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP):

The Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP) is a community-based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. FIPP is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has been producing research and providing supports and services in western North Carolina since 1972. The overall mission of the program is to (1) promote optimal health and development of young children, especially those with or at risk for disabilities, through supporting and strengthening families in ways that enhance their growth and well-being; and (2) promote the dissemination of research, resources and professional development opportunities to improve the delivery of services to families and children.

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.   Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County.  We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James.  Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Make a living.  Make a difference.  Make this home.

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about, then click here http://discoverburkecounty.com for more 

information about the wonderful area we call Home.

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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.

• Basic knowledge of the NC Psychology Practice Act.

Management Preferences:

• Completion of coursework for a Master's degree  in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Experience working with children and adults with neurocognitive disorders and intellectual development disabilities.
• The position requires knowledge and skills in infant-toddler mental health, cognition evaluation tools, mental health and trauma-informed evaluations and assessment.
• The position  must be knowledgeable in addressing the emotional needs of children and caregivers.
• This position must have knowledge and experience in dealing with early childhood behavioral challenges using asset-based, capacity-building, parent-mediated, methods and strategies.
• The position requires strong organizational and writing skills (evaluation reports and other professional writing) and some experience with qualitative or quantitative research design.
• Preference will be given to individuals with a minimum of three years of practical experience serving families with young children, excellent communication skills with children of different ages and cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Preference will be given to individuals with knowledge and skills in research design; program evaluation; ability to perform independent research; child and family development; child and family assessment; family support; program development.

 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 detail. 

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90270).

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.

 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 application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at (828) 608-6017.

 ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS): 

 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

 For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit NC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

 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.

 For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit NC OSHR: Benefits.

 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.