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

Licensed Clinical Professional preferred.

Psychiatric clinical experience preferred.

Clinical Psychologist will work in the Psychology Department and be responsible for: (1) providing psychological patient care: psychological assessments, individual counselling, group therapy, competency to stand trial education, addiction counselling and assessment, behavior modification interventions:(2) multidisciplinary treatment team coordination; (3) documentation on patient care as required by the state and federal standards; Patient Care Plans and weekly Care Plan updates; (4) staff education on treatment goals and behavioral interventions; (5) clinical outcome data as part of evidenced based practice and quality improvement; (6) to do related work as required.

Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Varicella (Chickenpox),

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),

Hepatitis B titers,

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

N-95 Respirator FIT test

Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:

Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683

Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003

RISPH Ph: (401) 462-4142

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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