Psychology Supervisor

Description

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Psychology Supervisor is responsible for weekly supervision of six (6) pre-doctoral psychology students completing a practicum placement with Wellnest Emotional Health & Wellness. The Psychology Supervisor works with a team of Psychologists and other leadership members to provide a comprehensive annual practicum placement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides weekly individual, one (1) hour face-to-face supervision with students and reviews DMH documentation.

• Monitors student productivity, caseloads, case assignment, and professional development as needed.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a CA Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D., Psy.D.) with experience directly related to providing mental health services to children, adolescent, young adults, and their families.  At least two (2) years post-licensure experience in supervising in a community mental health setting is preferred. Previous training related to psychological assessments is preferred, but not required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Company. Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business. Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage. In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. Proof that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted per eligibility guidelines by your employment start date.  Per the CDC and Department of Public Health, individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19: two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna or vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen).  The Company will provide exemptions in accordance with applicable law.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening and/or weekend hours for time-sensitive projects.

REASONING ABILITY: 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees and the general public.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manual and office documents.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts.

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.

• Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time.

• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency and community policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls

• Ability to reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day.

• Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment.

• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required.

This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities and requirements for it.  It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty the employee may be required to perform.

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