Psychologist Positions

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employees in this job complete or oversee a variety of professional assignments to provide psychological treatment to residents of state facilities and community-based programs. Positions in this class are located in mental health facilities, prisons, youth residential facilities, and veterans’ hospitals.

JOB DUTIES

Observes, records, and evaluates the behavior of clients during examinations and other situations.

Effectively communicates results in written and oral form, with treatment recommendations as appropriate.

Confers with other professional staff members regarding significant reactions or events which affect the client and the treatment process.

Performs directive, non-directive and supportive therapy.

Selects, administers, scores and interprets a variety of diagnostic instruments, such as psychological, achievement, neuropsychological, intelligence, interest, personality, vocational, and projective tests.

Writes behavioral treatment plans for clients.

As a member of the treatment team, collaborates with other professional staff in diagnosing problems, formulating treatment plans and evaluating progress.

Provides assistance in training facility staff and students in processes and techniques of behavior modification, group guidance, and problem solving.

Provides crisis intervention assistance.

Provides on-going group therapy to clients.

Reviews and coordinates admissions, discharges, and referrals.

Provides testimony in court hearings regarding a variety of psychological matters.

Attends training seminars and workshops related to the work.

Participates in research studies related to psychological, educational, or treatment techniques.

Provides assistance in the presentation of research findings.

Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.

Performs related work as assigned.