Psychologist Senior - Cherry Hospital
About The Position
This position will provide and supervise psychological services in Adult Acute Admissions Unit for severely and persistently mentally ill (SPMI) adults. Duties include clinical and administrative supervision of several Staff Psychologists, as well as psychological assessment, treatment planning and development, behavioral programming, and individual and group interventions targeting independent living skills development. Opportunities exist to supervise interns and practicum students from the newly developed pre-doctoral internship program.
Requirements
- Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270)
- Two years of professional psychological experience, one of which must be postdoctoral
Nice To Haves
- Broad-based knowledge of psychological theory and its applications in the treatment of psychiatric disorders is required.
- Competencies in psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention and clinical goal formulation are essential.
- Proven ability to work well with interdisciplinary treatment teams in planning, developing and providing appropriate treatment interventions with SPMI patient populations, including those with dual mental illness/substance abuse disorders.
Responsibilities
- Clinical and administrative supervision of several Staff Psychologists
- Psychological assessment
- Treatment planning and development
- Behavioral programming
- Individual and group interventions targeting independent living skills development
- Supervise interns and practicum students from the newly developed pre-doctoral internship program
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
- Sign-on bonus of $15,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
