State of Utah
JOB
The Utah State Developmental Center will provide an effective and efficient array of critical services and supports that promote independence and quality of life for Utah’s most vulnerable people with disabilities in partnership with families, guardians, and the community, while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support. The Utah State Developmental Center is seeking a Supervising Psychologist. Having a sense of purpose in your work can increase your quality of life. If this is of interest to you, please apply today!Principle duties: Clinically and directly supervise and teach the delivery of professional psychological servicesConducting diagnostic testing and assessment Developing treatment plansMinimum Qualifications: Licensed as a practicing Psychologist in UtahTwo or more years of experience working with developmentally and intellectually disabled individualsTwo or more years of experience as a supervisorAgency: Supervising Psychologist will support the mission of the Utah State Developmental Center which is to serve as a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support. For more information regarding the Utah State Developmental Center and the benefit package, please click on the link: https://usdc.utah.gov/
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Supervising Psychologist will oversee the psychology team working in the Utah State Developmental Center.This person will directly supervise and clinically participate in the delivery of professional psychological services in the areas of: Diagnostic testing and assessmentTreatment planning and implementationProgram development and implementationCoordination of servicesOther duties, as relevant for the needs of the hospital and program Typical Qualifications: Supervises subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.Plans, coordinates and implements psychological services provided to clients/patients; evaluates and reports on quality of services in compliance with state and federal regulations.Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc.Develops and implements treatment plans to help clients mobilize inner capacities and resources to improve social functioning.Documents client/patient progress and revises treatment plans as required; completes administrative paperwork.Consults with others to discuss treatment plans, new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client/patient cases.Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions related to public information.Acts as an expert witness. Gives testimony and /or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings.Discuss results, findings and/or recommendations with appropriate parties.Selects, administers and interprets biofeedback, psychological tests and other psychological training and assessments.(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.Teaching others how to do something.Actively looking for ways to help people.Managing one’s own time and the time of others.Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lb) with or without a reasonable accommodation, in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack, etc.)Tobacco use is only allowed in designated areas on the campus grounds.You must successfully pass a criminal history check.You must be determined eligible for direct patient access to provide services to a vulnerable adult in accordance with U.C.A 26-21 and R432-35. To see what would exclude you from receiving direct patient access please click on the following link and read section R432-35-8. https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r432/r432-035.htm#E8Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.Please note that this is a “Continuous until filled recruitment”.
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