CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST at State of careers Rhode Island

Benton Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

86474.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Testing, Clinical Diagnosis, Patient Observation, Projective Techniques, Psychometry, Treatment Planning, Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methodology, Case Evaluation, Supervision, Patient Contact

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Social/Human Services Salary $76,460.00 - $86,474.00 Job Profile JC-02848300-77 - Clinical Psychologist (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday - Friday; 8:30AM - 4:00PM Standard 35.0 Job Requisition Number JR103285 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Open Date: 07/11/2026) Pay Grade C00A27 A Classification 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. Class Revised: November 13, 1983 Editorial Review: March 15, 2003 Class Revised: May 12, 2019 Supplemental Information Benefits 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. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

Apply psychological principles and testing techniques to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in inpatient or outpatient settings. Provide consultancy for school departments and supervise the work of psychometrists and professional assistants.