Clinical Psychologist

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To apply psychological principles and techniques in observation, testing and patient contact in order to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of persons in an in-patient or out-patient setting, a general or a psychiatric hospital; or, to serve as a consultant to local school departments in the field of psychological testing and, as required, to provide psychological testing services with emphasis on the testing of children with a physical and/or intellectual and developmental disability; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a professional superior from whom general or specific instructions are received; work is reviewed for technical competence and conformance to given instructions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, plans, supervises and reviews the work of professional subordinates and clerical assistants for adequate and competent work performance.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• To apply psychological principles and techniques in observation, testing and patient contact in order to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of persons in an in-patient or out-patient setting, a general or a psychiatric hospital; or, to serve as a consultant to local school departments in the field of psychological testing and, as required, to provide psychological testing services with emphasis on the testing of children with a physical and/or intellectual and developmental disability.

• To administer, score and interpret a wide variety of tests, including projective techniques such as the Roschach and Thematic Apperception tests.

• To determine the capacities, interests, abilities and other personality traits of the person. As required, to supervise the work of psychometrists rendering psychological testing services for general use or in a clinic.

• To participate in conferences which study and evaluate all the evidence presented and plan treatment programs.

• To assist in the preparation of informational material relative to the rendering of psychological services for dissemination to the public.

• To help develop and implement research of a psychological nature.

• To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical and abnormal psychology, learning theory and research methodology as applied when assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of persons; the ability to administer, score and interpret a wide variety of tests, including projective techniques; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of psychometrists and other professional assistants; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing and attainment of a Master's Degree in Psychology with major emphasis in Clinical and Abnormal

Psychology, including courses with laboratory practice in Psychometry; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a position involving the application of psychological principles and techniques, including projective techniques, under competent supervision.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Preferred Key functions:

• Create, develop, and maintain Behavior Support Plans for RICLAS.

• Demonstrated proficiency with clinical assessments for level of care, development of Behavior Support Plans, clinical interventions, and data interpretation.

• Ability to proficiently coordinate and provide training to staff specific to Behavior Support Plans, data collection and clinical interventions.

• Ability to collaborate across an interdisciplinary team comprised of both internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient in de-escalation techniques.

• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with co-occurring diagnoses.

• Proficient in best practice treatment modalities to include Trauma Informed Care.

• Prepare documentation and data collection for Human Rights Committee.

• Facilitate clinical meetings as required.

• Knowledge of CMS Home and Community Based Services Final Rule, The Olmstead Decision and Division initiatives.

Preferred skills:

• Extensive work experience within the developmental disabilities field, residential settings, vocational rehabilitation, person-centered planning, and systems-change preferred.

• Strong communication skills including both written and oral communication.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills required.

• Strong organizational skills.

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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Are you a state employee who is a member of RIASSE Local 580? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

• Yes

• No

Required Question

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