Psychologist II @ Rio Grande State Center

The Psychologist III performs advanced and/or managerial (senior level) psychological work. Work involves coordinating psychological activities and programs, conducting psychological evaluations, diagnosing, and counseling clients, and conducting psychological research. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Psychologist is accountable to the Psychology Manager. Must have a PhD in Psychology. Work involves conducting psychological evaluations, diagnosing, and counseling clients, testing, and working with the treatment team. Will provide clinical supervision to the psychology department. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Psychology Services Manager provides clinical supervisions, consultation, and technical assistance to program staff. The Psychologist provided clinical supervision, consultation, and technical assistance to program staff. Compliance with HHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccinations against influenza and hepatitis B (if applicable).

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Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates mental health and psychological delivery services, activities, and programs.
  Administers and interprets psychological tests and conducts psychological assessments and diagnoses.
• Conducts behavior analyses, and designs and monitors behavior modification and skill acquisition plans.
• Designs and conducts program evaluation studies Designs and conducts research studies and projects and disseminates findings.
• Develop treatment plans that are designs to target specific behaviors or symptoms.
• Provide ongoing training to clinical staff and paraprofessional staff.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as the representative of psychology services to assists in reviewing comprehensive treatment plans by providing information about potential psychological factors that could have contributed to the development of an individual's mental illness, as well as psychological ways in which the illness can be treated or resolved.
• Provide clinical consultation to primary clinician for diagnosis clarification or making treatment recommendations.
• Complies with HRD mandatory training requirements and participates in on-going training offered by the department of competency, training and development based on facility's deadlines to maintain and develop skills.
• Provides excellent customer service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of psychology, psychometrics, and physiological principles; of diagnostic criteria; and of psychological evaluation methods.
• Skill in the use of psychological evaluation and assessment techniques, and in mediation procedures.
• Ability to provide psychological counseling, to interpret diagnostic evaluations, to analyze behavior, to develop behavior modification and skill acquisition plans, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.  

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

• Licensed by the Texas Board of Psychology as a Psychologist  

Initial Screening Criteria:

• PhD in Psychology
• Bilingual English and Spanish

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.