Psychologist Supervisor

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

This supervisory-level psychologist oversees the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (DPBHS) Kent & Sussex Consultation & Assessment Services (CAS) unit. CAS provides assessment services statewide for children and youth involved with Delaware DSCYF and/or Family Court. Services are delivered in DSCYF offices, facilities, and community settings. The position includes clinical and administrative supervision, psychological assessment, and communication with the Court and state and community stakeholders. The incumbent may supervise pre-doctoral psychology interns and students as needed. The role involves selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests; interviewing and observing individuals; assessing and diagnosing problems; developing and implementing treatment plans; providing psychotherapy and other treatments; and documenting evaluations and progress. The psychologist conducts practice according to professional ethical standards.

Requirements

Possession of a Delaware Psychologist license or eligibility for a Delaware license.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through coursework, academic training, employer-provided training, or experience as a lead worker overseeing others; alternatively, experience supervising staff or supervising through subordinate supervisors.
At least two years of post-licensure experience working with children or adolescents.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
Pre-employment drug testing is required upon a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

Psychological assessment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the DPBHS Kent & Sussex Consultation & Assessment Services unit.
Provide clinical and administrative supervision.
Conduct psychological assessments, including selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests.
Interview and observe individuals to identify indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
Communicate with public, private, and state agencies, community service organizations, courts, schools, police, and families to develop effective treatment strategies.
Analyze information to assess individual problems and evaluate the relevance and importance of psychological theories, concepts, and principles.
Identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
Develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate their effectiveness, and adapt them as needed.
Engage individuals in identifying emotional problems and possible interventions.
Provide psychotherapy and other treatments to individuals, groups, and/or families.
Conduct psychological practice according to ethical standards.
Write progress notes and reports on test interpretation, evaluation, and individual progress.
May supervise pre-doctoral psychology interns and students as needed.