Director of Behavioral Health

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Behavioral Health evaluates and provides general oversight of child and adolescent psychological and pro-social development services delivered by the Juvenile Justice system. These services include Juvenile Crime Prevention Council-funded clinical evaluation and psychological assessment programs, clinical treatment programs, contracted residential programs, Youth Development Centers, and Juvenile Detention Centers. The position consults with managers in other Division sections on program development, mental health screening and assessment, program evaluation, service planning and delivery, and related matters to support the use of best-practice models. It provides ongoing technical assistance to Juvenile Justice Community Program Administrators and Program Consultants, and to Juvenile Court Services administrators, concerning evidence-based-practice training and support for providers with state- and local-level program agreements. The position also provides expert consultation to regional psychological program managers overseeing mental health services and programming at state-operated Youth Development Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers. The position is located at the Juvenile Justice Central Office in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is an anticipated vacancy expected to be available January 1, 2027. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as needed to carry out duties outside those hours, including weekends and holidays. This is a 40-hour-per-week position with state benefits.

Requirements

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270).
Three years of post-doctoral psychological experience.
At least one year of experience coordinating or supervising a psychological services program that included advanced clinical treatment, consultation, training, and research.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of child and adolescent behavior dynamics and/or psychological principles related to intelligence, aptitude, personality development, and/or assessment.
Thorough knowledge of projective and/or objective psychological tests, including complex comprehensive tests.
Thorough knowledge of principles and/or characteristics of effective interventions and programs targeting children, adolescents, and/or their families.
Considerable knowledge of research design, techniques, and/or statistics.
Experience planning, directing, coordinating, and/or evaluating comprehensive programs of psychological services.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and provide general oversight of child and adolescent psychological and pro-social development services delivered by the Juvenile Justice system.
Consult with managers in other Division sections on program development, mental health screening and assessment, program evaluation, service planning and delivery, and related matters.
Provide ongoing technical assistance to Juvenile Justice Community Program Administrators and Program Consultants, and Juvenile Court Services administrators, to support evidence-based-practice training and providers with state- and local-level program agreements.
Provide expert consultation to regional psychological program managers overseeing mental health services and programming at state-operated Youth Development Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers.