Psychological Evaluator

Position Number: [[22169376]]

County: [[Pulaski]]

Posting End Date: [[05/15/2024]]

Anticipated Starting Salary: [[36154.98 -52423.90]]

[[Hiring Official: Kimberly Watters]]

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe.

We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: L103C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00

Summary

The Psychological Evaluator is responsible for performing psychological evaluations and analyzing behavior of clients under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Performs psychological evaluation of clients by selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting individual tests, to assess intellectual and psychological functioning of clients. Conducts individual, group, and family treatment sessions.

Prepares written psychological evaluation reports, assessing and summarizing observation of client behavior. Analyzes client records and behavior incident reports, interviews staff, observes client to determine patterns of behavior, and prepares narrative summaries of client behavior. Provides on-going consultation to staff concerning client behavior and recommends procedures for use with clients.

Plans, develops, and conducts training sessions for faculty on practical psychological issues and relevant theory. Observes client behavior and consults with staff on training/behavioral procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of psychological theories and the principles of human behavior. Knowledge of psychological testing procedures and evaluation methods.

Ability to administer and evaluate diagnostic tests. Ability to observe clients and interpret behavior patterns. Ability to prepare written reports assessing behavior. Ability to plan, develop, and conduct practical and theoretical psychological training sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in psychology, educational psychology, or counseling.

Licenses

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock