Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Child and Family Well Being
Job Classification Title
Psychologist (NS)
Position Number
60040157
Grade
MH17
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
This position will be responsible for the provision of Psychology testing and services for infants and toddlers who are enrolled in the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NCITP). The primary functions of this position are to provide psychology evaluations and support, to children birth to 3 years of age. Additionally, this position will be responsible for completing eligibility determination evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team for children referred to the NCITP, and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services. Evaluations and services are provided as a member of a multidisciplinary team at the Morganton-Hickory Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA). The Morganton-Hickory CDSA is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide early intervention services through the NCITP which is the program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which serves children ages birth to 3 years, who have or who are at risk for developmental disabilities, and their families. The Morganton-Hickory CDSA is the local lead agency for the NCITP for children and their families who reside in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and McDowell Counties.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $66,696 -$110,049
Recruitment Range: $66,696 -$75,638
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.
Working knowledge of agency goals, early intervention practices, and available referral resources.
Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic tests to determine the range, nature, and degree of communication skills. (Bayley-4 & DAYC)
Ability to maintain accurate documentation, including evaluation reports, and treatment records, to meet federal and state documentation and timeline requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to gain the confidence of families, caregivers, and team members and work collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes.
Knowledge of infant/toddler development and family‑centered early intervention practices.
Experience working in natural environments (home/community).
Ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary evaluations
*Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date
About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.
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.
Supplemental Contact Information :
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal…