Jill Hinton, Ph.D.

Jill Hinton, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and mental illness. Dr. Hinton is the Clinical Director for The Center for START Services where she provides consultation and training across the country, ensures clinical integrity in START practices and training, and facilitates a monthly practice group for START program clinical directors.

Dr. Hinton also provides consultation and training to a variety of state agencies and community organizations. Areas of interest and expertise include intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, mental health issues in people with IDD, trauma informed care, trauma and grief in people with IDD. and a variety of other topics.

During her career, she has worked with the Autism Society of NC, The Arc of NC, and Easter Seals UCP in provision of supports to individuals and families. She continues to provide clinical consultation to NC START which provide crisis intervention and prevention supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health issues.

Dr Hinton obtained her B.S. in psychology from North Carolina State University and her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.