Psychology Director (768078)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in psychology or a licensed master level in Psychology.
• Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of psychology or possession of a current license to practice psychology as issues by another state with licensure requirements acceptable to the Board. If licensed by another state must secure Pennsylvania license within one year. At least 2 years experience as a Licensed Psychologist.
• Two years as a licensed Psychologist in Mental Health or two years as a licensed Psychologist in the treatment of inmates or individuals with mental illness and/or mental retardation.
• One year of experience in a supervisory role of administrative capacity.
• Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral treatment methods, mental health theories, concepts and methods related to treatment and psychology testing.

Role Description:

• Develops and maintains a plan for the Psychology Department which assures that appropriate psychological services are provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth/development over the life span.
• Work effectively in cross-cultural situations as evidenced by demonstrated ability to value diversity, understand the dynamics of differences, and incorporate knowledge about culture into the adaptation of programming/interventions/services as appropriate.
• Maintains diplomate status as lead of the Co-occurring program for those with mental illness and substance abuse diagnoses.
• Plans, organizes, and directs work within the Psychology department by developing annual department goals, creating, and prioritizing studies/projects and assigning, reviewing and evaluating subordinate work efforts in order to ensure the delivery of psychological services.
• Serves as an alternate agent responsible for evaluating/assessing/responding to referrals from any units within the hospital.
• Specifically, establishes and monitors testing completion for all admitted individuals with a diagnosis of MR/ ID(intellectual Disability) as per current guidelines.
• Directs department personnel by reviewing performance, interviewing, hiring, and terminating in order that the productivity of the work force is maintained.
• Directs departmental activity by using predetermined criteria/standards to assess the effectiveness of service delivery/performance.
• Maximizes departmental participation in the Medicare Part B program without compromising the standards and principles of Professional psychology.
• Provides subordinates with clear and specific expectations by establishing annual goals, objectives, and performance factors in order to enhance the probability of worker effectiveness.
• Serves as liaison between the Wernersville State Hospital and the Adult Basic Education Program, RACC and the Weiser education entitlement programs.
• This employee has been assigned responsibility as a Patient Abuse Investigator at Wernersville State Hospital. As such, the employee is expected to participate in all required training, and as assigned, conduct and carry out investigations in a professional and timely manner. Investigations will be carried out in a manner consistent with Department of Human Services Manual Section 7178 and Hospital Policy. While performing patient abuse investigations, the employee will be responsible to report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Follows current OHS guidelines for monitoring and controlling overtime usage including: a. A pre-approved process and documentation of overtime usage(WSH Overtime Report). b. Time and attendance management. c. All operationally necessary work assignments shall, whenever possible, be performed within the regular shift.
• Follows current Department of Human Services guidelines for best scheduling practices that ensure staffing minimums while monitoring overtime including the use of part-time, wage, annuitants, seasonal employees, flex hours, and alternate work schedules.
• Assures that Employee Performance Reviews for the department are submitted on time, meeting all guidelines of HR-600 or subsequent policy directives addressing EPR submission.
• Collaborate with Medical Director / Supervisory Physicians regarding mental health diagnosis, if applicable.
• Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, including ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a wide range of personalities.
• Competence in assessing, interviewing and managing patients.
• Commitment to enhancing cultural competency.
• The Licensed Psychologist Director, M/H has the overall responsibility for the operations of the Department of Psychology.
• A broad base of decision-making, effecting departmental implementation of hospital policy and professional standards of service is, therefore, an essential function of this position.
• Performs psychological testing requiring a significant level of expertise to facilitate diagnostic clarification and or treatment planning.
• Perform other duties (not outlined above) as assigned.

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