Assessment Psychologist – Methodist Home for Children, Kinston, NC

Salary: Based on Education and Experience


WHAT WE DO

Methodist Home for Children’s Juvenile Assessment & Crisis Centers serve boys and girls with histories of mental illness, neglect, trauma, or substance abuse. Referred by juvenile court counselors, youth stay 14 to 30 days for comprehensive testing and observation under the supervision of a licensed psychologist and licensed clinical case managers. They leave with a plan of care that maps out their strengths, areas of focus, goals, and services in their community that can help (therapy, counseling for substance abuse or mental health, educational/vocational training or other). 

WE’RE HIRING

We are seeking a licensed Assessment Psychologist to provide clinical oversight for assigned cases at our assessment & crisis center in Kinston, NC.

Responsibilities:  

  • Administer Assessment Center program according to the Agency mission, and to ensure the integrity of program provision that is consistent with the Agency's mission and Model of Care. 

  • Provide oversight and consultative supervision of all Assessment Center staff. 

  • Design and support implementation of Assessment Center protocols employed in service delivery. 

  • Provide and/or oversee psychological testing for clients. 

  • Ensure appropriate assessments are completed for individuals served. 

  • Identify and implement, as appropriate, best practice protocols. 

  • Identify and monitor operational, service, and personal outcomes. 

  • Communicate with Court Services staff regarding individual cases. 

  • Opportunity to work with other licensed Psychologists in the agency in consultation, research, and potential publications. 

  • Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Juvenile Services.  

Qualifications:  

  • Doctorate Degree and current license with NC Psychology Board 

  • Full-time, direct service provision experience in diagnosing, treating and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment of the client population served 

  • Advanced writing and editing skills, with strong written and verbal communication and presentation abilities  

  • Willing to learn and interested in supporting research projects. 

  • Capable of overseeing and directing master’s level clinicians

Methodist Home for Children staff enjoy excellent benefit options after 90 days of employment:

·        Paid Holidays: MHFC gives full-time employees paid holidays each year.

·        Vacation Leave: First partial calendar year of hire is pro-rated at 10 days (80 hours) per year

·        Sick Leave: Paid sick leave is accumulated at 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year. All unused sick leave will carry over into the next calendar year.

·        Health Benefits: Employees may choose between the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Base HSA Plan or Medical Buy-Up HSA Plan. Dental and Vision plans are also available.

·        Health Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HSA) tax-free reimbursement program for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses for themselves and their dependents. 

·        Dependent Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tax-free reimbursement program for their eligible dependent care expenses. 

·        Life Insurance: Term life insurance is provided by MHC for full-time staff in the amount of $75,000. Supplemental life insurance is available for individual or family coverage.

·        Workers’ Compensation: This agency-paid benefit covers on-the-job injury.

·        403B Plan: Employees can contribute to a tax-deferred annuity plan; MHC matches a portion of the contributed funds.

·        Credit Union:  All employees are offered membership to the Coastal Credit Union (CCU). 

·        Employee Assistance Program: This agency-paid benefit provides easy access to confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1899, Methodist Home for Children is a place for children who need the benefit of a safe, stable home. We are headquartered in Raleigh but serve children throughout North Carolina with no exclusion for race, religion, or socio-economic background. Our teams are dedicated to ensuring that every child feels loved, guided, and encouraged.   

CONTACT

Veronica Penn, Director of Staff Recruitment

Call/Text: 919-754-3633

Email: VPenn@mhfc.org

Website: https://www.mhfc.org/opportunities

Michele Boguslofski