Psychologist Senior - Murdoch Developmental Center

A Sign-on bonus of $15,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.  

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

• completing basic and specialized diagnostic assessments of cognitive and adaptive skills. 
• functional assessments of severe behavior disorders.
• developing comprehensive training and treatment programs
• providing staff training.
• providing supervision of behavior specialists and masters level psychologists.
• assisting and consulting with other staff in conducting systematic analyses of intervention efforts, and participating in interdisciplinary process. 
• working with children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as people with co-occurring mental health and developmental disability diagnoses.  
• assist in specialized needs assessment clinics. 

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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:

• Advanced, demonstrated knowledge and application of psychological principles, theories, methods and procedures especially in the area of intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities.
• Advanced experience in functional analysis and intervention with people who have severe behavior disorders.
• Experience in teaching and maintaining adaptive skills. 
• Advanced experience and knowledge in application and interpretation of psychological testing, including experience in the assessment of intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities. 
• Demonstrated effective staff training and management strategies and ability to relate appropriately to clients and staff members. 

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.

  **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.   

Salary : $79,770 - $131,620