Psychological Services Manager

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supervising Psychologist to oversee treatment programs and lead a team of clinical professionals. This role involves direct oversight of psychological services, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing training on mental health issues. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Psychology and experience in clinical supervision. Join a dynamic team committed to improving mental health outcomes and making a positive impact in the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape treatment programs and collaborate with various stakeholders in the mental health field.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology with 3 years of assessment and treatment experience.
• 1 year of full-time supervision of clinical staff required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychological treatment programs and supervise clinical staff.
• Conduct psychological evaluations and provide diagnoses.
• Develop and evaluate mental health delivery programs.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Supervision of clinical staff

Therapeutic interventions

Program development

Cognitive behavioral theory

Report writing

Conflict resolution

Strategic planning

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Conducts direct oversight of treatment or assessment services; supervises the work of psychologists and other clinical staff. Engages in program design and development; and coordinates and conducts training on treatment related issues. Provides training to staff on mental health and justice system issues. Ensures that Federal, State and Local standards are sufficiently met on licensed substance abuse and other treatment units and coordinates with staff on grant-funded activities and program initiatives. Collaborates with contracted mental health providers and serves as a liaison between the department and various mental health agencies and professionals. Communicates with the courts regarding treatment and provides consultation regarding mental health and treatment concerns. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to pre- and post-adjudicated clients. Oversees treatment and/or assessment budget and manages towards cost effective programming.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a job classification within the Management job family. This classification serves as supervising psychologist. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this classification is distinguished by the administrative and management duties and responsibilities performed in overseeing the staff and operations of a unit performing clinical mental health-related work. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Responsible for direct oversight of psychological treatment programs, interventions and services. Oversees clinical and support staff and conducts the clinical and administrative activities of a unit, including hiring of treatment and assessment staff, performance evaluations, training and the provision of necessary disciplinary actions for employees.
• Conducts psychological testing and evaluations using interviews, assessment instruments, observation, records review and other methods. Administers and interprets psychological tests. Provides diagnoses and recommendations regarding intervention to guide court disposition and case management. Prepares written reports. Oversees and supervises post-doctoral level staff in completing psychological evaluations.
• Assigns and reviews all psychological screenings and assists in determining diagnostic and clinical recommendations. Reviews psychological reports for completeness and accuracy and prepares written reports. Oversees the assignment of psychological evaluations to contract and other psychologists.
• Maintains documentation of service delivery in accordance with standards of the profession; organizes client data.
• Supervises the clinical work of psychologists and other clinical staff to include such activities as technical assistance, direct observation, and clinical case consultation. Provides direct clinical care to clients and families as needed.
• Develops, coordinates and evaluates mental health delivery programs and services. Develops systems for improved management or administration.
• Communicates with the courts regarding treatment recommendations and provides consultation to personnel regarding mental health and treatment concerns.
• Recommends, implements, and administers policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with mental health providers and serves as a liaison between the department and various mental health agencies and professionals.
• Ensures that national, state, and local standards are sufficiently met on licensed substance abuse treatment units.
• Conducts psychological research. Provides outreach services. Assists with program evaluation studies. Plans and directs research studies and projects, ensuring findings are appropriately disseminated.
• Trains department staff on mental health and justice system issues.
• Provides consultation, training and technical assistance to staff. Designs, supervises and conducts workshops on psychological topics for staff and the community.
• Coordinates with personnel throughout the department on grant-funded activities and program initiatives.
• Provides consultation to staff regarding case management in the design and implementation of special treatment programs. Determines nature and extent of treatment programs.
• Provides court testimony as an expert witness.
• Oversees treatment and/or assessment budget and manages towards cost effective programming.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Ph.D. degree in Psychology AND three (3) years of experience in assessment and treatment, including one (1) year of experience in full time supervision of clinicians in clinical intervention and/or assessment administration.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Licensed to practice as a Psychologist in the State of Texas issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Psychological theories and interventions, to include cognitive behavioral theory and interventions; psychometrics; psychopathology; and physiological principles.
• Diagnostic criteria as outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-IV), to include knowledge of substance related disorders, trauma, behavioral disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
• Psychological assessment and report writing.
• Federal, State and Local applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and applicable professional psychological standards and procedures.
• Child, adolescent and/or adult development as related to position. Texas Family Code, Texas Occupational Code (Psychologists), and Texas Psychologist's Licensing Act.
• Psychological assessment instruments.
• Relevant substance abuse and mental health treatment issues and protocols, treatment issues pertaining to juvenile and/or adult justice and evidence-based principles and practice.
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and other federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

Skill in:

• Using psychological evaluation and assessment techniques.
• Interpreting diagnostic evaluations and assessing behavior.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records, files and reports.
• Supervising and training employees, including both clinical and administrative activities.
• Interacting effectively with all levels of management, employees and outside contacts.
• Strategic planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating of programs.
• Leadership and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Conflict resolution. Performing organizational work.
• Exercising independent judgment under minimal supervision.
• Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.

Ability to:

• Plan and direct psychological activities and research.
• Conduct psychological evaluation.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Direct, motivate, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures and operational plans and activities; organize workloads.
• Gather and evaluate facts to develop individual program planning and appropriate case disposition.
• Prepare administrative and statistical reports.
• Create and implement strategic plans and to train others in a variety of areas.
• Serve as a representative of department mission and goals.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Work with potentially hostile and aggressive individuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50-100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and basic office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Subject to stressful environment and client and customer contact for extended periods of time.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Varies. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends

Location:2515 South Congress Ave. Austin, TX78704

Department: Juvenile Probation

Criminal background check, driving, education, and employment verification are required.

Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position. Only periods of employment and experience detailed in the "Work Experience" section of the application will be considered in determining which applicants move forward in the selection process, as well as determining pay level for candidate(s) recommended for hire.