Psychologist Supervisor

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 teams & 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 teams & 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.

Qualifications

Hours/Week 24
Start Time 8:00 AM
End Time 4:30 PM

Minimum Education Level: Doctoral Degree

• Knowledge of clinical psychology; counseling; psycho diagnostics; psychotherapy; interviewing; statistics; project/program management; employee training & development.
• Ability to understand abstract field of study; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; write instructions, specifications, or technical manuals; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; counsel others on sensitive matters.

Salary : $85