Psychologist II @ Rio Grande SSLC

Position Overview:

The Psychologist performs advanced and/or senior-level psychological work. The role involves coordinating psychological activities, conducting evaluations, diagnosing, counseling clients, and conducting research. The Psychologist reports to the Psychology Manager and may supervise others. This position requires a PhD in Psychology and works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Psychological Services:
  • Conduct psychological evaluations and diagnostics.
  • Provide counseling to clients.
  • Administer and interpret psychological tests.
  • Develop treatment plans targeting specific behaviors or symptoms.
  • Conduct behavior analyses and monitor behavior modification plans.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute psychological insights for comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Provide clinical consultation for diagnosis clarification and treatment recommendations.
• Program Development & Supervision:
  • Develop, coordinate, and evaluate mental health and psychological services.
  • Provide clinical supervision to the psychology department.
  • Offer ongoing training for clinical and paraprofessional staff.
  • Conduct program evaluation studies and psychological research.
• Compliance & Other Duties:
  • Comply with HHS Immunization Policy (vaccinations and serologic evidence).
  • Ensure compliance with HRD mandatory training requirements and participate in ongoing training.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Support disaster response and recovery efforts or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, including potential alternate shift assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  • Psychological evaluation methods and psychometrics.
  • Diagnostic criteria and physiological principles.
• Skills in:
  • Psychological evaluation, assessment techniques, and mediation procedures.
• Abilities to:
  • Provide counseling, interpret diagnostic evaluations, develop behavior modification plans, and supervise others.
  • Communicate effectively and analyze behaviors.

Requirements:

• Licensure: Licensed by the Texas Board of Psychology as a Psychologist.
• Education: PhD in Psychology.
• Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

APPLY HERE---> Psychologist II Application

You’ve decided to make caring your career. Come to the place where you can do that and make a real difference in the lives of Texans with mental health needs.

HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System has nine state psychiatric hospitals (with more expansion planned) and a residential unit dedicated to adolescents. The State Supported Living Centers have 13 long-term care campuses across the state.  These centers are home to many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to work in partnership with academic institutions, community providers, and partners within our agency as we increase work efficiency and provide patient-centered care to more than 12,000 people a year. You can also help us incorporate cutting edge technology into treatment plans.

If you want to be on the forefront of revolutionizing forensic and community psychiatric care or ensure and oversee the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is looking for bright people with new ideas to help us. With a growing demand for our services and a State Legislature that’s investing in the entire mental health continuum of care, Texas is positioned to be a leader and put itself in on the cutting edge of mental health for the 21st Century. Come be a part of it.