Psychologist Supervisor

Psychologist Supervisor - Clinical Director

The Psychologist Supervisor serves as the clinical director for two residential programs at Terry Children's Center. There is a crisis program for youth between the ages of 6-17 and a diagnostic program for youth between the ages of 12-17. The Clinical Director oversees all youth programming provided by clinical staff; leads in decision making for all admissions; provides supervision for clinical staff; provides training in area of expertise; runs clinical meetings; consults with milieu, education, and medical staff; and participates in management and administrative meetings. The total number of youth Terry Center serves is 16.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Selects, administers, scores and interprets a wide variety of psychological tests to measure and evaluate intelligence, achievement, personality, interests and other mental characteristics.
• Interviews and observes individuals at play, in group interactions, or other situations to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
• Communicates with public, private and state agencies, community service organizations, courts, schools, police and families in order to develop effective treatment strategies.
• Analyzes information to assess individual problems.
• Evaluates the relevance and importance of psychological theories, concepts and principles.
• Identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops approach to treatment.
• Develops and implements treatment plans, evaluates effectiveness and adapts plans.
• Engages individuals in assisting in the identification of their emotional problems and in the identification of a variety of interventions to assist in addressing these issues.
• Provides psychotherapy and other various treatments to individuals, groups and/or families.
• Conducts psychological practice according to the ethical standards of psychology.
• Writes progress notes and reports regarding test interpretation, evaluation and individual progress.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Delaware Psychologist license or eligibility for a Delaware license.
2. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Additional Job Requirements for Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families

1. At least two years post licensure experience working with children or adolescents.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. There is an opportunity for one day telework following successful completion of 6 months employment. More information will be shared at the time of interview.