J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center's Director of Psychology
About The Position
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.
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, one of which must have been in coordinating/supervising a psychological services program which included advance clinical treatment, consultation, training and research.
- Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provides staff training and consultation to all levels of staff as needed.
- Consults Center-wide in areas of expertise.
- Provides community consultation and services as requested.
- Coordinates the appropriate clinical supervision of staff within the department including the review of psychology licensure and behavior analyst certification requirements and professional development.
- Supports the conduct and dissemination of applied research on improving understanding and treatment for people with intellectual disorders and related disabilities.
- Coordinates the support of interns in the Psychology Department from high schools, colleges, and universities.
- Directly supervises four staff including three Senior/Supervising Psychologists and one Office Assistant.
Benefits
- Comprehensive residential care
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
