Psychologist Supervisor

Summary Statement

• This position reports to the unit manager and supervises a team dedicated to building evidence-based practices. Key activities include providing supervision and consultation to staff;
• advising leadership on the selection of evidence-based practices; developing and managing grants and contracts; assisting with appeals;
• developing surveys; ensuring compliance with division / department and other regulatory / accrediting standards; continuous quality improvement activities;

and collection and reporting of data related to unit operations. This position sits on Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services divisional, Departmental, and external committees.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Selects, administers, scores and interprets a wide variety of psychological tests to measure and evaluate intelligence, achievement, personality, interests and other mental characteristics.
• Interviews and observes individuals at play, in group interactions, or other situations to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
• Communicates with public, private and state agencies, community service organizations, courts, schools, police and families in order to develop effective treatment strategies.
• Analyzes information to assess individual problems.
• Evaluates the relevance and importance of psychological theories, concepts and principles.
• Identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops approach to treatment.
• Develops and implements treatment plans, evaluates effectiveness and adapts plans.
• Engages individuals in assisting in the identification of their emotional problems and in the identification of a variety of interventions to assist in addressing these issues.
• Provides psychotherapy and other various treatments to individuals, groups and / or families.
• Conducts psychological practice according to the ethical standards of psychology.
• Writes progress notes and reports regarding test interpretation, evaluation and individual progress.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Psychologist Supervisor

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

• Possession of a Delaware Psychologist license or eligibility for a Delaware license.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others;

OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Additional Job Requirements for Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families

• At least two years post licensure experience working with children or adolescents.
30+ days ago