POSITION SUMMARY

Provides a variety of psycho-diagnostic, testing, therapeutic, educational, and supervisory services for children and/or adults in inpatient, outpatient and forensic settings.

POSITION DUTIES

• Conducts psychological evaluations, including evaluations of intellectual, cognitive, and personality functioning using standardized testing procedures and tools, such as Wechsler, MMPI-RF, MCMI-IV, RBANS, etc., and evidence-based practices/best practices.
• Performs individual and group child/adolescent/adult therapy.
• Participates in on-call crisis coverage, as assigned.
• Enhances the Guidance Center's reputation and community value by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; by exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and by providing excellent, responsive and welcoming customer service to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Assures high quality and safe services for members and staff by enforcing and adhering to policies, procedures, standards, rules, The Joint Commission requirements, and legal regulations; by participating in utilization and quality reviews; by utilizing a trauma-informed perspective and by availability for emergency consultations.
• Improves staff competence by providing clinical leadership, supervision, training and discussions regarding evidence-base practices/best practices on wellness and psychological wellbeing and dysfunction.
• Provides direct clinical supervision to staff for licensure, staff development and affiliated training programs, such as the APPIC/APA internship program.
• Participates in new initiatives such as integrated care, program enhancements, wellness programs, grants, community outreach, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Provide high quality customer service to internal and external customers.
• Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Processes of the agency.
• Complete all TGC required trainings on time.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism while performing job functions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• This position is 100% onsite, in the state of Arizona.
• This position is categorized as essential staff.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Doctoral degree licensed by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

Active unrestricted license with the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

Completion of 40 CEU's every two years as per R4-26-2017

Ability to complete credentialing and privileging by TGC and all contracted health plans

Strong computer and electronic medical record skills

Possess critical thinking skills, writing, active listening and learning skills

Willingness to continue learning

Ability to obtain Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• At least 21 years of age or older.
• Valid AZ driver's license.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with supervision of psychology doctoral interns

Awareness/experience of APPIC/APA internship match selection process

Experience providing training to supervisees

2 years post licensure experience in the field

Experience working in an integrated health care system with primary care

Ability to conduct forensic evaluations and expert testimony for involuntary commitments, competency, and legal proceedings

• Court-approved evaluator for criminal and juvenile cases through Arizona Supreme Court Legal Competency and Restoration training

ACCOMMODATIONS

TGC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities unless it would cause undue hardship. We define reasonable accommodation as any change in the work environment or in the way a job is performed that enables a person with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. We will make a good-faith effort to list any special requirements in our job descriptions.

The physical demands of this position warrant:

• Sedentary Work: Occasionally lifting 10 pounds or less, sitting most of the time and may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Under Federal confidentiality laws, personnel of the Clinic may not disclose information about clients or personnel to anyone outside the Clinic without the person's prior written consent and may not disclose this information to others within the Clinic except on a "need to know basis". This includes any identifying information concerning current, past or prospective clients or personnel.