Psychologist Senior - Central Regional Hospital

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Central Regional Hospital

• 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.*

We are currently recruiting for a Psychologist Senior for the Adult Admissions Unit (AAU) at Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC. The Psychologist Senior provides a full range of psychological services in accordance with state and federal regulations, institution and departmental policy/procedures and ethical standards. This position selects and completes age and needs-appropriate interviews, psychological tests and measures, screenings, and other evidence-based semi-structured assessments with in-patient adults with acute mental illness, using data collected to inform case conceptualization and treatment planning. This role also completes functional analyses and other behavioral assessments for those patients with significant behavior disorders and uses the data to inform case conceptualization and treatment planning. This position attends and participates in interdisciplinary team activities including Master Treatment Planning, Treatment Plan Reviews, Incident Reviews, design and implementation of individual and group interventions such as behavioral intervention plans, data collection systems, and group behavioral systems. In addition, this position provides staff training and review of interventions according to staff training needs for implementation of interventions, behavioral systems, data collection systems, skills training, and other methods. This position provides behavioral interventions, individual and group therapy, capacity restoration, psychoeducation, and skills training in accordance with Treatment Plans as well as clinical supervision of practicum and intern student training in a way that prepares the student for the practice of psychology in the areas/rotation provided during the experience.

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package. The normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):

CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. CRH is one of three regional state psychiatric hospitals in North Carolina whose purpose is to diagnose and treat children, adolescents and adults with mental illness. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

About the Department of Health and Human Services:

The NC 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.

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). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit for information regarding State Benefits.

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 candidates must document on the application education/work experience that clearly demonstrates the following:

• Competency in providing a full range of psychological services to acutely mentally ill adults in an in-patient psychiatric hospital
• Knowledge of community resources, institutional policies/procedures, and state law regarding psychological treatment
• Knowledge of the theories and practices of the field of psychology including behavior analysis and other learning theories, the social learning model, biological bases of behavior and human development (normal and psychopathological)
• Knowledge of psychometrically sound tests and assessments of psychological, neuropsychological, educational, and adaptive functioning
• Skill in selection, administration, and interpretation (orally and in writing) of age and need-appropriate tests and test batteries, including those of a complex, comprehensive nature including diagnostic assessment batteries
• Knowledge of research design and statistics
• Skill in relating expressively and dynamically with both patients and colleagues both orally and in writing
• Ability to translate knowledge and information about ethnic and cultural backgrounds into treatment interventions including the consideration of cultural norms and values in assessments, treatment, and training
• Leadership ability that promotes mutual respect and problem-solving among all disciplines and demonstrates a commitment to high quality care

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 details.

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270) and two years of professional psychological experience, one of which must be postdoctoral. Refer to the law for specifics regarding experience requirements.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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.

Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. 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. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.

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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.