Psychologist I

Scott County Community Development Agency•Shakopee, MN

53d•$48 - $67

About The Position

Performs responsible duties in providing professional psychological services for children and adults including psychological testing and interpretation, diagnostic assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention. Clinical Supervision of doctoral-level psychology interns who provide direct client service under the direct supervision and licensure of the psychologists. Responsible for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals and provides direct treatment services to individuals and groups. Consults with other personnel, professionals, and agencies regarding mental health services. The majority of the work is direct client service. The focus is psychological assessment. The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification

Requirements

Requires a Doctorate-level license in clinical psychology OR the ability to become licensed for independent practice within six months AND 12 months experience in psychological evaluations and therapy.
A valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities are required.

Responsibilities

Performs various psychological evaluations (e.g. psychological, cognitive, forensic, personality, neuropsychological, diagnostic, and competency) to determine eligibility of services for clients, competency to stand trial, competency at time of crime, certification to adult status for trial, risk, psychosexual status of pedophilia or psychopath and type of treatment required, intellectual, and functional abilities
Provides clinical supervision to doctoral-level psychology interns including orientation, training, and ongoing supervision to doctoral-level to enable them to provide direct psychological services to clients. Psychology interns operate under the licensure of the psychologist.
Performs crisis assessment and intervention.
Performs diagnostic assessments to provide information regarding a client's mental health status, needs, and eligibility for other services.
Provides diagnostic and clinical consultation, recommendations and expert testimony to client, courts, Health and Human Services staff, Mental Health Center staff, and other professionals.
Provides consultation and training to community, agencies, and Health and Human services departments and staff.
Conducts individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy.
Participates in clinical peer reviews.
Attends and participates in various meetings.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with referral sources, including courts, judges, Health and Human Services supervisors and staff, outside agencies, and others.
Provides mental health expertise to billing staff and health plans in order to obtain authorization for services and testing for clients and reimbursement to the fullest extent available.
Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to federal and state laws and regulations, licensing requirements, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations for outpatient mental health and testing services.
Acquires and utilizes up-to-date research, education and training to deliver ethical, current, and skillful and best practice diagnostic assessment, therapy, and psychological evaluation.
Responsible for supporting an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of human behavior, cultural diversities, and language barriers to ensure equitable service delivery.
Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.
Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
Life Insurance
Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
Long-Term Disability
11 paid holidays annually
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs
Other great benefits available: Short-Term Disability Credit Union Membership Deferred Compensation Plans Minnesota Benefit Association Vision Plan Scott County Employees Association Spirit of Scott Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Training Opportunities
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.
Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via six different program delivery "elements." These elements encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These elements include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.