Psychological Program Director II - State of North Carolina : Job Details

***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 designatedMandatoryandmustreport or stay over during adverse weather events.

The Psychological Program Director II is responsible for the provision of psychological services with the hospital, including the maintenance of appropriate personnel records and reviews, budget input, and recruitment. The Director provides leadership and oversight to the psychological services provided at Cherry Hospital under the direction of the Clinical Director. The work involves planning, conducting research, directing, implementing and evaluating the psychology program; supervising administratively and technically a staff which includes 7 Senior Psychologists, 13 Staff Psychologists (LPA), 3 Behavioral Programming Specialists and Administrative support staff. This position provides clinical services including the assessment of forensic patients and treatment of patients. This department completes forensic evaluations for capacity to proceed, writing forensic reports and report distribution according to North Carolina statutes, and testifying when called on by the courts for expert testimony. The Director supervises Forensic Psychologists who provide consultation to the Courts and Attorneys regarding forensic patients. Provides instruction and supervision to the Psychology interns from Colleges and Universities, participates in staff trainings and provides clinical training to the hospital staff as requested and approved by the Clinical Director.

This opportunity offers a full-time work schedule, Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm

Cherry HospitalA Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

Mission Statement

To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with

the greatest need and the least resources.

About the Department of Health and Human Services

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. DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.

About Cherry Hospital

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at:

Compensation and 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). Loan repayment opportunities. 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.

• Thorough knowledge of behavior dynamics and the psychological principles applying to intelligence, aptitude, and personality assessment.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of supportive and interpretive therapy, behavior modification, functional assessments and behavioral programming.

• Thorough knowledge of the forensic areas of psychology needed to serve the agency's clients including knowledge of the NC Court system.

• Skill in administratively and professionally planning, directing, and coordinating an intensive and diversified program of psychological services, which includes a sizable staff of psychologists and assistants.

Management Prefers:

• Extensive experience in Forensic Psychology and working with the NC Court System

• Experience working in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting

• Experience working in a regional hospital serving a diverse population

• Specialized training in behavioral analysis

• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey information in a simple and unambiguous way

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. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.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 supervising/administering a psychological services program which included advanced clinical treatment, consultation, training, and research.

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.

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