Job Details
Director of Psychology ICF/IID
Description
+ Provides administrative supervision, leadership, guidance and feedback to subordinate staff to facilitate smooth operations.
+ Ensures active treatment programs are completed in a timely manner.
+ Review available records prior to pre-admission/admission interviews with individual and guardian to determine assessment needs.
+ Administer, score, and interpret intellectual, adaptive, personality and achievement assessments according to particular assessment guidelines.
+ Assures current files of all clients are maintained for receiving services from ICF/IID.
+ Train professional and paraprofessional staff in relevant areas as well as participate in psychology-related orientation training for new employees as required.
+ Attend psychiatric staffings, provide input, and follow recommendations as assigned.
+ Attend annual and quarterly review meetings, provide narrative summary of residents' current status, and assist in the development of treatment plan.
+ Attend treatment team meetings and provide input regarding the resident.
+ Present behavior modification programs at Human Rights Committee meeting and follow recommendations as assigned.
+ Supervise and actively participate in the collection of data for assessment purposes (i.e., monthly progress notes, etc.)
+ Document monthly progress notes.
+ Devise and implement individualized behavior modification programs for residents who require more intensive treatment.
+ Ensure that direct care staff members are inserviced when a behavior modification plan is implemented.
+ Prepare discharge summaries in a timely manner.
+ Be available on a rotating schedule for weekend call involving Risk Management issues.
+ Provide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served.
+ Follows all safety policies and adheres to all worker's compensation program guidelines.
+ Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Skills
Required
+ Safety Minded: Advanced
+ Problem Solving: Advanced
+ Planning & Organizing: Advanced
+ Leadership: Advanced
+ Communication: Advanced
+ Attention to Detail: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
+ Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
+ Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
+ Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
+ Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
+ Masters or better in Psychology
Experience
Required
+ 1 year: Must have one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or development disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
+ Provides administrative supervision, leadership, guidance and feedback to subordinate staff to facilitate smooth operations.
+ Ensures active treatment programs are completed in a timely manner.
+ Review available records prior to pre-admission/admission interviews with individual and guardian to determine assessment needs.
+ Administer, score, and interpret intellectual, adaptive, personality and achievement assessments according to particular assessment guidelines.
+ Assures current files of all clients are maintained for receiving services from ICF/IID.
+ Train professional and paraprofessional staff in relevant areas as well as participate in psychology-related orientation training for new employees as required.
+ Attend psychiatric staffings, provide input, and follow recommendations as assigned.
+ Attend annual and quarterly review meetings, provide narrative summary of residents' current status, and assist in the development of treatment plan.
+ Attend treatment team meetings and provide input regarding the resident.
+ Present behavior modification programs at Human Rights Committee meeting and follow recommendations as assigned.
+ Supervise and actively participate in the collection of data for assessment purposes (i.e., monthly progress notes, etc.)
+ Document monthly progress notes.
+ Devise and implement individualized behavior modification programs for residents who require more intensive treatment.
+ Ensure that direct care staff members are inserviced when a behavior modification plan is implemented.
+ Prepare discharge summaries in a timely manner.
+ Be available on a rotating schedule for weekend call involving Risk Management issues.
+ Provide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served.
+ Follows all safety policies and adheres to all worker's compensation program guidelines.
+ Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Skills
Required
+ Safety Minded: Advanced
+ Problem Solving: Advanced
+ Planning & Organizing: Advanced
+ Leadership: Advanced
+ Communication: Advanced
+ Attention to Detail: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
+ Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
+ Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
+ Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
+ Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
+ Masters or better in Psychology
Experience
Required
+ 1 year: Must have one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or development disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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