Staff Psychologist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department seeks a licensed clinical psychologist to interview juvenile defendants and applicants for a range of positions, and to provide expert psychological services within ambulatory settings.

The role requires APA or PCSAS‑accredited training, internship completion, and the ability to supervise Master’s level staff, interns, and practicum students, testify in court, and support safety and effective operation of the department.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA- or PCSAS-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited psychology internship.
• Ambulatory patient care experience preferred (2+ years).
• Knowledge of psychological testing and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with mental health needs.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and support in urgent situations.
• Ability to interpret psychological tests and formulate diagnostic impressions.
• Strong written and oral communication; maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Interview juvenile defendants and applicants for various department positions.
• Provide clinical supervision to Master’s level staff, interns, and practicum students.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Maintain safety of self and assist in safeguarding coworkers.
• Supervise and train mental health staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Test interpretation

Communication

Court testimony

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Interviews juvenile defendants and applicants who are applying for various positions with the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department such as detention officer, probation officer, residential treatment officer, student intern, or volunteer; provides clinical supervision to Master’s level staff, interns, and practicum students; testifies in court; and performs related duties as required. Job has critical impact on departmental operations and budget. Directly responsible for the safety of self and indirectly responsible for the safety of co-workers. Job responsibilities include supervision and training of mental health staff.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) at the time the program was completed. Successful completion of a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA. Experience in providing clinical care for patients in an ambulatory setting for at least two years preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of psychological testing and evaluation techniques. Skill in communicating effectively with individuals with mental health needs. Ability to provide crisis intervention and support in urgent emotional situations. Ability to interpret psychological tests and results and ability to formulate diagnostic impressions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, outside organizations, and the general public.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, or must be eligible to be licensed within 12 months of employment