Psychologist 3

Job Class: Psychologist 3Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/11/2022

Closing Date : 08/24/2022

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE

Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Shakopee / SHK Corr Prog Dir-BH

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $35.69 - $53.03/hourly; $74,520 - $110,726/annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)

The successful candidate may be eligible for a $5,000 hiring incentive.This position provides behavioral health services to clients to develop and implement mental health services for individuals who are incarcerated at MCF- Shakopee, and clinical consultation and training to Department of Corrections (DOC) staff.Job duties include, but are not limited to:Independently develop, implement, and document treatment plans and services for clients with complex and/or treatment-resistant behavioral health issues and symptoms.

Conduct independent clinical assessments of clients with complex and/or treatment-resistant behavioral health issues and symptoms to determine and document their amenability to treatment, diagnoses, treatment needs and risk factors.

Provide independent clinical supervision, consultation, training, oversight and evaluation to other behavioral health practitioners and interns/students as assigned, consistent with license and competencies.

Lead and/or participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and other meetings as assigned.

Complete other psychological evaluations on clients, which may include neuropsychological evaluations, civil commitment reports, or competency/capacity evaluations.

Complete specialized projects as assigned.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Licensure:Completion of a Doctorate in Psychology or equivalent Doctorate. (NOTE: Finalists for the position will be asked to provide a copy of their college transcript at the time of their interview.)

Current licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Psychologist (LP). (NOTE: Applicants that have met the educational requirements for licensure may be considered for a provisional appointment until fully licensed.)

Knowledge of:Psychological evaluation methods sufficient to make assessments of offenders' mental, emotional, and behavioral status and to guide others in making assessments in complex cases involving multiple diagnoses.

Psychological assessment, evaluation, testing, and treatment approaches sufficient to guide the efforts of clinical staff in the development of effective, individualized treatment plans and services.

Standards, policies, statutes, and rules relating to the delivery of psychological services.

Psychological and research methodology sufficient to guide other clinical and Corrections staff in locating informational resources and in interpreting research results.

Ability to:Work with other professionals, psychologists, facility department heads, program evaluation staff, and community providers sufficient to achieve and maintain a high level of integration of treatment programming.

Analyze and interpret research and issue analysis sufficient to apply and guide other professionals in the application of improved treatment methods.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing so that the interests of offenders and the standards of the psychology profession are represented in all written documentation.

Complete comprehensive psychological evaluations, including the administration and interpretation of a variety of psychological tests.

Provide leadership and clinical direction to other mental health professionals, students, and non-clinical staff.

Preferred QualificationsCurrent licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Psychologist (LP).

Demonstrated expertise in the provision of behavioral health services for a correctional population.

Experience providing group and individual therapy in a residential treatment setting.

Experience providing clinical supervision to a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Knowledge of program evaluation.

Experience in assessment and treatment of sex offenders and/or chemical dependency.

Physical RequirementsThe selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Richard Bailey at richard.bailey@state.mn.us This position may require tuberculosis screening prior to hire.Additional RequirementsThe selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.