0000006199.PSYCHOLOGIST III (ASST\. CHIEF).TJPC - STATE AID
About The Position
Provides supervision and management to staff to ensure comprehensive psychological services for the juvenile justice system, including assessments, evaluations, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and consultation. Assists courts and probation officers with disposition plans and decisions, and helps youths and families with emotional, social, and legal adjustments. The position supervises or assists in supervising exempt, non-exempt, and part-time staff. The role oversees psychological assessments and evaluations, coordinates the assessment unit to meet court deadlines, conducts psychological testing and evaluations, and provides diagnoses and intervention recommendations for court disposition and case management. It prepares reports, provides clinical care, supervises psychological services, reviews reports, and delivers individual, family, and group psychotherapy. The position also provides on-call emergency crisis intervention on a rotating schedule, expert courtroom testimony, and psychological consultation to courts, administrators, probation officers, institutions, and community agencies. The role ensures staff comply with American Psychological Association ethical standards and performs other duties assigned by the Deputy Director of Clinical Services. The position requires a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, three years of post-licensure clinical experience, including two years of supervisory experience, and licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The employee must be licensed or license-eligible as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider. The work takes place in a standard office environment and requires visits to off-site locations. It involves working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts and may be emotionally demanding and stressful.
Requirements
- Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an American Psychological Association-accredited or otherwise accredited institution of higher education.
- Three years of post-licensure clinical experience in psychology services, including two years of supervisory experience in psychology.
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
- Licensed or license-eligible as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider.
- Knowledge of psychological theories and interventions, psychometrics, current DSM diagnostic criteria, psychological assessment instruments, report writing, applicable laws and regulations, professional psychological standards, child and adult development, Texas family and occupational codes, the Texas Psychologists Licensing Act, APA ethical standards, relevant mental health, sex offender and substance abuse issues and protocols, juvenile and family treatment issues, and evidence-based principles and practices.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records, files, and reports; interacting with management, employees, and outside contacts; strategic planning; developing, monitoring, and evaluating clinical programs and services; preparing administrative and statistical reports; using psychological evaluation and assessment instruments; interpreting diagnostic evaluations and assessing behaviors; providing crisis intervention and management; supervising and training staff; and providing individual, group, and family therapies.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Must pass an extensive background investigation.
- Must complete mandatory drug testing before employment and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
- Must have a high tolerance for an emotionally demanding and stressful work environment and for working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
- Must be able to visit various off-site locations.
Responsibilities
- Fulfill the duties of the Chief Psychologist in the Chief Psychologist’s absence.
- Oversee psychological assessments and evaluations and coordinate the assessment unit to meet court deadlines and provide timely services.
- Conduct psychological testing and evaluations using clinical interviews, assessment instruments, observation, records review, and other methods as needed.
- Administer and interpret psychological tests; provide diagnoses and intervention recommendations to guide court disposition and case management.
- Prepare written reports within prescribed time frames and provide direct clinical care to clients and families as needed.
- Provide psychological evaluations and diagnostic studies for discretionary transfer motions and Chapter 55 hearings concerning mental competency, mental illness, and mental retardation.
- Supervise psychological services provided by practicum students and staff as needed.
- Process therapy and assessment cases and assist in determining diagnostic and clinical recommendations.
- Review written reports for completeness and accuracy, and provide direct observation and technical assistance as needed.
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to address emotional needs, enhance family functioning, and reduce family conflicts and stress.
- Provide on-call emergency crisis intervention services to juvenile justice institutions on a 24-hour, seven-day basis according to a rotating staffing schedule.
- Provide courtroom testimony as an expert witness, including testimony on psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions.
- Provide psychological consultation to courts, administrators, probation officers, institutions, and community agencies regarding case management and effective therapeutic intervention with juvenile officers.
- Ensure staff comply with American Psychological Association ethical standards and principles.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Deputy Director of Clinical Services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
