Job Summary:

The Staff Psychologist will be responsible for providing family, individual, and group therapy; conducting psychological testing and evaluation of residents; and monitoring treatment-planning efforts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises interns working on the treatment units.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides family, individual, and group therapy.
• Conducts psychological testing and evaluations of residents.
• Participates, facilitates, and documents the treatment-review team process in concert with the Director of Professional Services.
• Monitors treatment-planning efforts on residential units, in shelters, and in community-based programs in concert with the Director of Professional Services.
• Acts as a treatment and child-care resource person for line staff in residential, shelter, and community-based programs. Monitors case records to ensure quality and professionalism.
• Attends residential, shelter, and community-based programs.
• Acts as a resource person to the educational department.
• Attends court hearings at the request of the Director of Professional Services.
• Provides weekly reports of feedback and observations to the Director of Professional Services.
• Conducts ongoing needs assessment for staff-training purposes and assists in the implementation of in-service training programs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Highly developed ability in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests, specifically objective, projective, and neurological test batteries.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical interviewing.
• Demonstrated ability in group therapy, group management, individual therapy, and family counseling.
• Excellent supervisory skills to oversee the work of interns and staff assigned to the psychology lab.
• Demonstrated skills in consultation and the ability to work as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• A Master's degree in psychology required, a PhD preferred.
• Experience in the human services field required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting of at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.