Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Psychologist I Part Time Opportunity @ Austin State Hospital

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Austin, TX, United States

The Psychologist I assures that psychological evaluations, individual, group and family therapies are provided to those patients who require and can benefit from these services. Provides input into the psychological factors and recovery needs of patients to recovery teams as assigned. Provides staff training in the development of psychoeducational groups and classes on the recovery unit. Serves on committees throughout the facility as needed. Provides backup for the supervising Psychologist as needed. Supervises the work of others as assigned. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencys obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Essential Job Functions: Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Administers and interprets psychological tests and conducts diagnostic assessments. Reviews psychological reports for completeness and accuracy. Provides individual or group therapy for the adult acute psychiatric population and/or other possible specialty populations. Oversees the design and implementation of special recovery programs. Directs psychological activities and programs. Develops and plans training programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencys obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities: Knowledge of and skills in interviewing techniques with individuals and families, and knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) diagnostic criteria Broad based understanding of psychological/personality theory and severe and persistent mental illness Knowledge of administration, scoring, and interpretation of a variety of psychological tests, including personality and intellectual instruments Thorough understanding of group process Understanding of principles of Continuous Quality Improvement and ethical standards Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions of participation relating to psychological services Clear and concise communication and interpersonal skills Therapeutic skills in individual and group therapy required Skills in behavior therapy, family therapy, CBT, and DBT, preferred Ability to integrate data and theory into a sound understanding of patients with severe and persistent mental illness Ability to convey understanding of patients and other information to others through clear and organized reporting Ability to work with individuals and groups
Registration or Licensure Requirements: Must be licensed as a psychologist by the State of Texas or a reciprocity state
Initial Selection Criteria: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology Successful completion of a pre-doctoral internship in clinical or counseling psychology Experience in psychological work Documented training and supervised experience in group, individual, and behavioral therapies, psychological assessment, and psychological testing