Supervises Psychology Assistant positions at Developmental Center (e.g. performance evaluations, scheduling/timekeeping, training & disciplinary action). Evaluates, authorizes & ensures plans, programs, treatments, therapies & testing for residents comply with professional standards and regulatory standards (e.g. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and DODD Licensure). Develops & implements treatment programs for residents based on diagnosis, interactions/interviews, data analysis (e.g. behavior data and results of administered psychological tests), recommendations of interdisciplinary team & personal history. Conducts counseling sessions (individual and/or group).
Serves as chairperson of the Human Rights Committee (e.g. reviews/authorizes requests for restrictive measure usage & ensures such measures are appropriate for the person & implemented in a humane way that takes past trauma into consideration). Conducts routine psychological evaluations, reports results to interdisciplinary team & writes portions of Individual Service Plans (e.g. personal growth strategies & psychological history). Assesses individuals for suicide precautions & determines when such precautions end. Participates in psychiatric drug review, admission/discharge & technical assistance meetings & gives input to team members. Evaluates individuals for competency, provides results to appropriate parties & provides subject matter expert testimony.
Serves as chairperson of the Human Rights Committee (e.g. reviews/authorizes requests for restrictive measure usage & ensures such measures are appropriate for the person & implemented in a humane way that takes past trauma into consideration). Conducts routine psychological evaluations, reports results to interdisciplinary team & writes portions of Individual Service Plans (e.g. personal growth strategies & psychological history). Assesses individuals for suicide precautions & determines when such precautions end. Participates in psychiatric drug review, admission/discharge & technical assistance meetings & gives input to team members. Evaluates individuals for competency, provides results to appropriate parties & provides subject matter expert testimony.
Trains staff (e.g. new hire orientation, annual training & home/individual specific). Attends conferences & training in order to maintain professional license. Oversees the work of psychology interns & provides feedback to college/university personnel. Provides input for facility and/or departmental policies dealing with psychological/behavioral issues. Performs other duties as assigned.
