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DepartmentDenver Sheriffs
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision provides clinical leadership in provision ofpsychotherapeutic interventions and psychological assessment, as well asdirecting work flow and program development for psychological services forincarcerated men and women. Also provides clinical services as a Psychologistincluding group and individual psychotherapy, standardized psychologicaltesting, case coordination and case management. Functions as an integralmember of the interdisciplinary team and provides clinical leadership for andconsultation services to other staff members. Provides supervision topsychology students as needed. Directs and manages the assigned correctionalcare psychologists, social workers, and case managers.
Essential Functions:
Supervise psychology practicum students (10%)Manage licensed clinicians to include writing job descriptions, hiring,disciplining, terminating and completing performance evaluations. (10%)Assign caseload to clinicians and coordinate work schedules. (10%)Provide high quality psychological clinical services to individuals andfamilies. (10%)Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level ofthe patient. (5%)Assist other professionals in providing group therapy to address generalclinical needs and to assist in maintaining the therapeutic milieu. (5%)Generate documentation of therapeutic services in the medical record in atimely fashion. (5%)Complete certification process with courts.Arrange and coordinate transfers tothe psychiatric inpatient unit as needed. (5%)Assess emergent behavioral health needs and direct appropriate action. (5%)Actively participate in regular meetings with the multidisciplinary team. (5%)Assist in developing behavior management plans on patients as requested. (5%)Collaborate with specialty care and with uniformed staff. (5%)Participate in academic efforts in research and professional writing. (5%)Participate in staff training and program development. (5%)Coordinate psychology research. (5%)Clinical time will be 32 hours per week with 8 hours of administrative time.(5%)Education:
Master's Degree RequiredWork Experience:
4-6 years Three to five years as a licensed Psychologist RequiredLicenses:
PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge and skills in incarcerated and in conducting evidence-basedpsychological assessment and intervention with adults complex comorbidpsychiatric conditions.Knowledge and experience needed to conduct supervision with advancedpsychology trainees.Possesses skills needed to participate effectively in a leadership role withthe multidisciplinary team.Participates in teaching other professionals and participates as a facultymember with the psychology internship and training program.Possesses advanced written and oral communication skills.Has knowledge of effective psychological practice in correctional settings.Possesses necessary skills to direct the unit psychological services andeffectively manage other licensed professionals to include psychologists,psychotherapists, clinical social workers, and case managers.Strong administrative and program development skills are required.Possesses crisis intervention skills and able to consult with and coordinatehospital services (Psychiatric ED, Adult Inpatient unit, CL, ACUTEteam) while at the correctional facilities and when offsite.Knowledge and experience needed to coordinate psychology research effo ts.Computer skills required.
ShiftDays (United States of America)
Work TypeRegular
Salary$105,500.00 - $121,800.00 / yr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediateretirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and... For full infofollow application link.
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