J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center's Director of Psychology

Salary: $92,184.00 - $152,104.00 Annually
Location : Burke County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-06381 RDC 60048723
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Opening Date: 01/06/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Psychological Program Director I
Position Number: 60048723
Section: DHHS/JIRDC
Salary Grade: MH22

Description of Work
The Director of Psychology coordinates behavior analysis and support services and psychological services, including assessment and treatment with assistance of Senior/Supervising Psychologist staff, to approximately 220 residents with significant intellectual disorders and related developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder. The position provides staff training and consultation to all levels of staff as needed, consults Center-wide in areas of expertise, and provides community consultation and services as requested. The position coordinates the appropriate clinical supervision of staff within the department including the review of psychology licensure and behavior analyst certification requirements and professional development. The position supports the conduct and dissemination of applied research on improving understanding and treatment for people with intellectual disorders and related disabilities, The position coordinates the support of interns in the Psychology Department from high schools, colleges, and universities. The Psychology Director directly supervises four staff including three Senior/Supervising Psychologists and one Office Assistant.
***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 re-post. All applicants remain under consideration and do not need to re-apply.
January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $92,184.00 - 152,104.00
Salary Grade MH22 Recruitment Range $92,184.00 - 152,104.00

Position 60048723 - 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.

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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: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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.
Knowledge of the conceptual and theoretical basis of psychological evaluation and behavior analysis.

Management preferences:

• Certification in behavior analysis preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in assessment of intellectual disorders and related developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, through standardized tests, behavioral observations, and evaluation of service delivery systems analyses.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in analyzing and treating learning, behavior, and psychiatric disorders. This requires knowledge of the conceptual and theoretical basis of psychological evaluation and behavior analysis, and skill in the clinical procedures that are appropriate to such treatment.
• Advanced knowledge in the principles and theory underlying the development of adaptive behavior and skill in the application of this knowledge to the learning problems of persons with significant learning and behavior disorders.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in conceptualizing, designing and conducting research into the understanding of intellectual disorders and into improving the technology of training, treatment and overall service delivery. Ability to disseminate results of these projects, both in a written and oral form.
• Advanced skill in training staff of all levels and ability to consult with a variety of staff and programs, both within the Center and in the broader community.
• Advanced knowledge of supervisory and management practices, systems analysis, organizational behavior management, and skill in supervising other professionals.
• Advanced knowledge of general ethical, clinical, administrative and social policy issues in intellectual disorders and related developmental disabilities and the ability to relate these issues to concepts and practices at the Center.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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. 90-270) and three years of post-doctoral psychological experience, one of which must have been in coordinating/supervising a psychological services program which included advance clinical treatment, consultation, training and research.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Supplemental and Contact Information
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

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.

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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

Are you eligible for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90270)? (This information is required to be reflected on your application so please check the application again before submitting.)

• Yes
• No

02

Are you licensed as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) in North Carolina, under the provisions specified by the Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90270)? (This information is required to be reflected on your application so please check the application again before submitting.)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least three years of professional psychological experience that is postdoctoral? (This information is required to be reflected on your application so please check the application again before submitting.)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least one year coordinating/supervising a psychological services program which included advance clinical treatment, consultation, training and research? (This information is required to be reflected on your application so please check the application again before submitting.)

• Yes
• No

05

Are you certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have knowledge and skill in analyzing and treating learning and behavior disorders? This requires knowledge of the conceptual and theoretical basis of behavior analysis and treatment, and skill in the clinical procedures that are appropriate to such assessment, treatment, and analysis.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have knowledge in the principles and theory underlying the development of adaptive behavior and skill in the application of this knowledge to the learning problems of persons with significant learning and behavior disorders?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have knowledge and skill in conceptualizing, designing and conducting applied research into the understanding of intellectual disorders and into improving the technology of training, treatment and overall service delivery?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have knowledge and skill in disseminating results of research and evaluation projects, both in a written and oral form?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have skill in training staff of all levels and ability to consult with a variety of staff and programs, both within the Center and in the community?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have knowledge of general ethical, clinical, administrative, and social policy issues in intellectual disorders and related developmental disabilities and the ability to relate these issues to concepts and practices at the Center?

• Yes
• No

12

I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed in the work experience section of the application to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application, and understand resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.

13

Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

• Company or OSHR Website
• Employee Referral
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
• Conference / Career Fair
• LinkedIn
• Other Social Media
• Internet Advertisement
• TV / Radio
• Indeed
• Other General Job Boards
• Google
• Other Search Engines

14

Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)
Required Question