Chief Psychologist: San Angelo State School

Job Title:

Chief Psychologist III

Posting Number:

126631

Posting Type:

Open to All Applicants

Closing Date:

PERPETUAL

Category:

FLSA Exempt/
Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Agency:

Dept of Aging & Disability Svc

Department:

General Administration

Full Time/Part Time :

Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Location:

10950 N US HWY 87

City:

CARLSBAD

Other Locations:

SAN ANGELO

Contact:

AccessHR Service Center

Telephone:

888-894-4747

Salary Range:

$5615.00 - 9264.66

Salary Group:

b26

Shift:

DAYS

Travel:

5%

Job Description:
The Psychologist III performs highly advanced, specialized, and/or managerial psychological work and is required to complete complex tasks and make varied decisions within broad parameters and with minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Psychologist III provides professional supervision and consultation for all staff psychologists and special programs. The Psychologist III may also supervise psychology interns or practicum students. He/she actively participates in and approves decisions to hire staff psychologists. The Psychologist III is responsible for ongoing performance evaluation of staff psychologists and participates in the formal evaluation process. The Psychologist III reviews and coordinates the review and approval process for behavior support plans and reviews the use of psychotropic medication in treating behavior problems. The Psychologist III systematically evaluates the consistent implementation of behavior support plans through personal observation, staff interviews, and review of documentation. He/she works with Unit Directors and staff psychologists to facilitate effective program implementation. The Psychologist III provides for professional development of staff psychologists including applied behavior analysis, learning principles, positive behavior support, and contemporary psychological issues to positively impact service delivery. The Psychologist III is responsible for maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and departmental and agency policy and for developing systems and procedures to meet the standards and requirements therein. The Psychologist III chairs the Behavior Support Committee and coordinates activities with other discipline heads and administrative staff to facilitate service delivery and evaluation. The Psychologist III directly supervises assigned clerical support staff and develops and maintains assigned budgetary responsibilities relevant to psychological and behavioral services. Some travel is required and work schedule varies upon request or as needed.

Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Ensures quality and effectiveness of special treatment programs and services, including functional behavioral assessments, behavior support plans, and other specialized clinical services. Provides professional supervision and consultation to behavioral services staff and others, as needed, to ensure effective staff performance and consumer support. Evaluates psychological/behavioral services and develops plans of improvement as needed to address needs/deficiencies to ensure compliance with relevant laws, standards, and policies as well as to ensure best practice. Ensures ongoing training and technical assistance to assigned professional staff and others as needed (e.g., direct contact staff) to facilitate service delivery and professional growth. Ensures coordination and integration of psychological/behavioral services with other areas throughout the facility to ensure clear expectations, facilitate best practices, ensure uniformity of procedures, and to support system values. Participates in the joint selection and orientation of assigned staff to ensure appropriate screening, hiring process, and effective selection/orientation. Performs special assignments at the request of the Assistant Superintendent for Programs. Maintains current knowledge in relevant professional areas.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge and experience in administering all aspects of the delivery of psychological service to persons with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge regarding etiology and characteristics of mental retardation. Knowledge regarding applicable laws, regulations, and departmental and agency policy. Knowledge and skills in the administration of standardized evaluations including assessments of intelligence and adaptive behavior. Knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and behavior support plan development, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledge regarding psychotropic medications and systems to track treatment effectiveness. Ability to train staff in programming and related psychological/behavioral areas. Ability to professionally supervise psychological/behavioral and programming staff. Ability to work with minimal supervision and make varied decisions within broad guidelines/parameters. Advanced writing skills in developing technical reports, grants, research proposals, and other relevant documents. Leadership skills in motivating staff and effectively implementing changes. Knowledge and skills in using personal computers and relevant software. Completion of required supervisory training including Positive Performance Program, Employee Selection Process, and Human Resources within the first 90 days of employment.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Must be licensed as a Psychologist by the State of Texas .

Initial Selection Criteria:
Knowledge and experience in administering psychological service to persons with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge and skills in the administration of standardized evaluations including assessments of intelligence and adaptive behavior. Knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and behavior support plan development, implementation, and evaluation. Ability to professionally supervise psychological/behavioral and programming staff.

Additional Information:
All off-campus applicants must pass: pre-employment drug screen, DPS criminal background check, and Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Employee Misconduct Registry and Nurse/Aide Registry checks. If selected for employment, any applicant that has lived outside of Texas within the two years prior to applying is subject to an FBI fingerprint check. Males between the ages of 18 - 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

San Angelo State School is located approximately 20 miles northwest of San Angelo on Highway 87N in Carlsbad , TX