Director of Psychology

Director of Psychology

Caswell Developmental Center
, Kinston, NC

The Director of Psychology leads the Psychology Department, which includes a Senior Psychologist, 8 Staff Psychologists, and a team of Behavior Specialists. The primary purpose of this role is to provide clinical and administrative oversight, ensuring high‑quality services for the approximately 343 individuals served by the Center.

• Provide clinical supervision to Staff Psychologists in accordance with the NC Psychology Practice Act.
• Administer department‐wide supervision and oversight of all staff.
• Oversee psychological testing, evaluations, and the development of behavioral assessment and treatment programs.
• Offer consultative services to treatment teams and collaborate with professionals from other clinical disciplines to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Handle center‑level administrative functions, policy making, and conduct/interpreting applied research related to intellectual/developmental disabilities, while maintaining compliance with Medicaid regulations and the NC Administrative Code.
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Qualifications
• Demonstrated working knowledge of intellectual/developmental disabilities and co‑occurring mental health disorders.
• Experience in functional analysis and intervention for individuals with severe behavior disorders.
• Experience teaching and maintaining adaptive skills.
• Proven staff training and management strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed psychologist in NC.
Desired Experience
• Training and experience in applied psychology with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Minimum 5 years managing psychology/professional staff in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of psychoactive medication and experience with individuals who have intellectual disability, mental illness, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to walk for long distances.
• Ability to perform visual tasks and work both inside and outside.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Three years of post‑doctoral psychological experience, at least one year of which must include coordinating/supervising a psychological services program with clinical treatment, consultation, training, and research components.
• Eligible for licensure in North Carolina under the NC Psychology Practice Act.
• Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Work Hours

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, the NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick leave, and community service leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.