Assistant Director of Psychology

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. Assistant Director of Psychology designs and implements supervision, training, and quality assurance processes for the Psychology Department staff, and for key direct support staff training and performance coaching initiatives, in collaboration with the Director of Psychology. This position oversees three supervisory level psychological associates and/or licensed behavior analysts, who coordinate a range of assessment and treatment services to approximately 80 residents in one of three neighborhoods at the Center with significant intellectual disorders and related developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, and many with significant behavior disorders and psychiatric diagnoses. Services provided by the psychology staff include conducting behavior assessments and functional analyses; planning, developing and evaluating training and treatment programs, some of which contain protective and/or restrictive procedures (50% of residents overseen have some level of positive behavior supports ranging from non-restrictive (60%) to some type of restrictive procedure (40% that require due process approval with the human rights committee; providing staff training; and participating in interdisciplinary team processes that may include leading discussions using data to guide teams in decisions regarding behavior support planning, training and treatment. The Assistant Director of Psychology ensures supervision and training of the psychology staff is continuous and thoroughgoing to maintain a level of quality that provides for genuine choice to the residents of JIRDC. This position also works in collaboration with program administration residential services in the design and implementation of various training initiatives to build the abilities of the essential direct support staff at JIRDC. The position is supervised by the Director of Psychology. 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 position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. This is a repost of position due to changes in the job responsibilities. All previous applicants must re-apply in order to be considered if interested in the position. Salary Grade MH20 Recruitment Range $77,072.00 - $127,169.00 Position - Psychology Department, 1st shift (Typically 8:00a - 5:00p, Monday - Friday with some night and weekend work) 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. Click here to see what our facility is all about, then click here for more information about the wonderful area we call Home. You can't match the benefits the State of North Carolina has to offer. Please see below for a list of Benefits: Medical Insurance NC Flex Benefits including Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Critical Illness Paid Holidays (12 per year) Sick Leave -Gain 8 hours per month (In total 12 days per year) Vacation Leave - Gain 9 hours and 20 minutes per month (Increase in vacation leave each 5 years) Retirement -defined benefit 401K Longevity - Bonus pay annually upon 10 years of services, increasing % every 5 years If you want to learn more about what the state has to offer in regard to benefits, please use the following link: 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: Preference would be given to applicants eligible for or nationally certified in behavior analysis by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Knowledge and skills in assessment of intellectual disorders and related developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, in terms of behavioral assessment and observations. Knowledge and skills in behavior analysis through functional behavior assessment and analog functional analysis in assessment and treatment of persons with significant learning and behavior disorders. Knowledge and skills in the evaluation of training, treatment, and behavior support programs, including the use of graphic analysis. Knowledge and skills to train staff to conduct training and treatment, and behavior support programs. Knowledge of general ethical, clinical, administrative and social policy issues in intellectual disorders and related developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, and ability to relate these issues to concepts and practices at the Center. 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) and two years of professional psychological experience, one of which must be postdoctoral. Refer to the law for specifics regarding experience requirements. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting 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 thestatus 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. 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. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at . 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 . 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.