Clinical Psychologist 1 (Salem)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

5d • $10,966 - $12,884 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated professionals to provide on-site care within secure correctional facility medical units. This role offers flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to focus on the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. As a Psychologist with the Department of Corrections, your primary duties will involve providing clinical psychology services, including psychological assessment, testing, consultation, and treatment, within the scope of your expertise, as part of various multi-disciplinary treatment teams.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university, completion of a one-year internship in Clinical Psychology, and completion of necessary supervised hours post-graduation.
• Must be licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Oregon or meet all requirements for immediate licensure.
• Required to be licensed in Oregon at the time of your appointment. A position may be offered contingent on you obtaining your Oregon license.
• Administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized tests of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, personality behaviors, and neuropsychological screening
• Preparing written reports which contain formal diagnoses and recommendations for treatment
• Performing group and individual therapy.
• Maintaining client records.
• Thorough and timely written and verbal communication.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in developing treatment and behavior modification plans for clients
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with members of an interdisciplinary treatment team and other agency staff
• Provide training in assessment, psychotherapy, and treatment planning techniques
• Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Principles and procedures of basic and applied clinical psychology
• Theories and principles of psychotherapy, psychopathology, behavior modification, and group processes
• Theories and principles of normal and abnormal human development
• Theories and methods of behavioral analysis and assessment
• American Psychological Association ethics
• Life span development

Responsibilities

• Administers, scores, interprets and presents findings of standardized psychological assessments to evaluate adults in custody in various DOC facilities.
• Documents psychological assessments in accordance with Health Services and Behavioral Health Services practices.
• Integrates test results, behavioral observations, and historical data to formulate a diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Performs risk assessments as requested and necessary.
• Performs psychological autopsies as requested and necessary.
• Provides input into the development of individualized treatment plans, that may include Behavior Intervention Plans, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Completes evaluations within specified deadlines.
• Meets with adults in custody to implement treatment plans consistent with the recommendations of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Conducts individual and group therapy.
• Attends clinical management meetings to consult on clinical and service delivery issues.
• Documents all consultation or direct services provided in the medical record per Health Services Policy and Procedures.
• Conducts psychological autopsies as required.
• Attends and participates in in-services training.
• Provides training to program staff on topics specific to identified clinical topics.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Manageable patient load
• Opportunity to truly follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance
• Professional continuity of care
• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree