Senior Supervising Forensic Psychologist (Full-Time)

Career Opportunities @Phmc • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI) seeks a full-time Senior Supervising Forensic Psychologist for its Safety and Responsibility Programs (SRP). This role involves conducting and supervising comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations and re-evaluations, including risk assessments, and providing consultation for evaluations performed by other staff. The psychologist will also offer clinical supervision and consultation for students, staff clinicians, and fee-for-service clinicians on psychotherapy cases. Additionally, this individual will provide therapy to a small caseload of 6-8 participants with higher needs or Medicare (Part B) insurance, ensuring the highest quality of clinical services within the SRP.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a field related to clinical work required.
• Licensure in Pennsylvania as a psychologist required.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in forensics required, specifically in working with individuals who have engaged in illegal sexual behaviors and individuals who have engaged in domestic and intimate partner violence.
• Must have experience and training in conducting risk assessments for violence and sex offending (i.e., STATIC, V-RAG).

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality clinical services to participants at Joseph J. Peters Institute.
• Develop and implement innovative techniques to serve the participants of JJPI more effectively.
• Conduct and supervise Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBEs), Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs), risk assessments, and consultation for CBEs completed by other JJPI staff and contractors.
• Provide clinical supervision/consultation for students, senior clinicians, and other assigned fee-for-service clinicians on psychotherapy cases.
• Lead the evaluation team and conduct biweekly group consultations for those evaluators.
• Conduct resiliency reviews and staffings for participants who are at an impasse in treatment or are ready for discharge.
• Provide therapy to 6 to 8 participants with Medicare Part B insurance and/or higher-risk individuals.
• Ensure the clinical quality of evaluation reports provided by self and supervisees, as well as ensuring the timeliness of report completion (30 days for final drafts and 2 weeks for initial drafts).
• Monitor and ensure high utilization levels and effectiveness of clinical work completed by supervisees.
• Provide evidence-based treatment to participants.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to 2-4 student externs/student interns/post-doctoral interns at any one time.
• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff clinicians.
• Provide clinical consultation to contracted fee-for-service clinicians.
• Provides CBEs and CBRs for adolescents and adults in SRP (at least 10 evaluations per month).
• Analyzes and integrates data gathered during evaluations to provide diagnostic conclusions and treatment recommendations.
• Provides comprehensive written reports to guide treatment and to respond to referral sources.
• Provides clinical supervision of evaluations and related psychological testing to other JJPI SRP clinicians/evaluators/students.
• Attends clinical meetings and scheduled supervisions.
• Maintains clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements.
• Seeks out appropriate professional training to meet licensing requirements.
• Complete training/certification in selected agency EBPs (e.g., PE and DBT).
• Assists in developing training programs for other staff.
• Assists in developing and implementing new, innovative treatment strategies.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with other agencies.
• Supervises the SRP clinic one evening per week.
• Provides weekly on-call services once every 8 to 10 weeks as assigned.
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions (or 72 hours of group sessions) with participants.
• Complete updated resiliency plans every 180 days or as clinically indicated.
• Complete a discharge summary within 48 hours of termination date.
• Follow up appropriately with the participant and Probation when a participant misses a session.
• Complete and provide statistical reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week/pay period.
• Provide CBEs and CBRs to participants in SRP and Youth SRP if needed.
• Provide MSE and Clinical Formulation for CBEs.
• Conduct resiliency reviews and staffings when needed.
• Supervises clinicians, evaluators, and students performing evaluation services.
• Coordinates completion of the evaluation report within 30 days of the intake appointment.
• Ensures the timely and accurate submission of all evaluation-related paperwork by self and supervisees.
• Assists in developing training programs for other staff.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring of evaluation reports.
• Works effectively with other staff and contributes to the development of a team approach to treatment.
• Provides input into new programs and works to implement more effective methods of delivering services.
• Understands and communicates with other programs within the agency and works to foster a collaborative team approach across all programs.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a referral network.
• Supports and takes an active role in JJPI’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion movement/projects.
• Understand the impact of the caseload requirements on the financial performance of the agency.
• Understand the payment source of each participant.
• Complete all forms required for submission of bills for services in a timely manner and in accordance with JJPI policies and procedures.
• Work with other staff to develop new treatment programs to promote the financial performance of the agency.
• Promote the agency in interactions with other agencies and professionals.
• Participate in market planning for the agency as required.

Benefits

• Excellent range of healthcare plan options, including dental and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off package, including 3 weeks (15 days) of vacation per year, 8 personal days, up to 10 sick days, and 10 agency-recognized holidays.
• JJPI’s 401k plan with up to 4% employer match on contributions.
• Opportunities for clinical supervision and consultation.
• Support for training in evidence-based practices.

What This Job Offers

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