What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist Supervisor position at Devcare?
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Summary:
A Psychologist Supervisor at a Developmental Center oversees Psychology Assistants, ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards. They develop and implement treatment programs, conduct evaluations, and lead interdisciplinary teams in psychological assessments and interventions. Additionally, they chair the Human Rights Committee, provide expert testimony, and train staff while maintaining professional licensure.
Job Description:
Supervises Psychology Assistant positions at Developmental Center (e.g. performance evaluations, scheduling/timekeeping, training & disciplinary action). Evaluates, authorizes & ensures plans, programs, treatments, therapies & testing for residents comply with professional standards and regulatory standards (e.g. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and DODD Licensure). Develops & implements treatment programs for residents based on diagnosis, interactions/interviews, data analysis (e.g. behavior data and results of administered psychological tests), recommendations of interdisciplinary team & personal history. Conducts counseling sessions (individual and/or group).
Serves as chairperson of the Human Rights Committee (e.g. reviews/authorizes requests for restrictive measure usage & ensures such measures are appropriate for the person & implemented in a humane way that takes past trauma into consideration). Conducts routine psychological evaluations, reports results to interdisciplinary team & writes portions of Individual Service Plans (e.g. personal growth strategies & psychological history). Assesses individuals for suicide precautions & determines when such precautions end. Participates in psychiatric drug review, admission/discharge & technical assistance meetings & gives input to team members. Evaluates individuals for competency, provides results to appropriate parties & provides subject matter expert testimony.
Serves as chairperson of the Human Rights Committee (e.g. reviews/authorizes requests for restrictive measure usage & ensures such measures are appropriate for the person & implemented in a humane way that takes past trauma into consideration). Conducts routine psychological evaluations, reports results to interdisciplinary team & writes portions of Individual Service Plans (e.g. personal growth strategies & psychological history). Assesses individuals for suicide precautions & determines when such precautions end. Participates in psychiatric drug review, admission/discharge & technical assistance meetings & gives input to team members. Evaluates individuals for competency, provides results to appropriate parties & provides subject matter expert testimony.
Trains staff (e.g. new hire orientation, annual training & home/individual specific). Attends conferences & training in order to maintain professional license. Oversees the work of psychology interns & provides feedback to college/university personnel. Provides input for facility and/or departmental policies dealing with psychological/behavioral issues. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $86.00 - $106.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Psychologist Supervisor (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gallipolis, OH 45631 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $86 - $106
