Director Of Psychology Services

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Psychology Services is responsible for the integrity of the quality of psychological services and active treatment for patients at the Wyoming State Hospital.

Join our team at the Wyoming State Hospital and fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community. The city of Evanston is a small and friendly Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. There are concerts, shopping, dining, professional sporting events, and an international airport 60 minutes away in Salt Lake City. Evanston's area is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Human Resource Contact: Tara Gerrard - tara.gerrard@wyo.gov - 307-789-3464 ext 656

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Direct the work and supervision of psychology and chaplain services.
• Supervision of psychologists providing services, quantity, and quality of services provided and therapy assignments and monitoring of professional staff in delivering services.
• Provide direct clinical care services to the patient population at the hospital.
• Provide licensure supervision and intern supervision to clinical psychologists or other appropriate disciplines.
• Provides consultation on all complicated clinical cases and will assist in developing treatment and behavior plans and monitoring such plans.
• Conduct clinical peer review and participate in performance improvement activities, including evaluating the effectiveness of treatment tools in use.
• Maintain an active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preferences will be given to individuals with 10 years' experience as a Psychologist.
Preferences will be given to individuals with five years of providing clinical and administrative supervision of Psychology staff.
Preferences will be given to individuals with five years of experience as a member of Executive Management in a Leadership role.

**Doctorate of Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)
**Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Wyoming

KNOWLEDGE:

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  Knowledge of national accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of Centers for Medicaid and Medicare regulations and interpretive guidelines.
• Knowledge of state and local standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of Behavioral Health Division standards relative to mental health.
• Knowledge of procedures for the Interstate Compact Agreement to move patients to and from Wyoming.
• Knowledge of Performance Improvement principles and requirements.
• Knowledge of public relations principles.
• Knowledge of Protection and Advocacy legislation and practice.
• Knowledge of psychiatric assessments, treatment, and discharge protocols.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of mental health center boards' rules and practices.
• Knowledge of Supreme Court decisions regarding treatment provision.
• Knowledge of best practice guidelines.
• Knowledge of privileging and licensure processes.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy and clinical practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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  This position takes place in an average work environment

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• At-Will position
• A background check, including fingerprinting, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, state retirement plan, deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.

Supplemental Information

048-Department of Health - Behavioral Health Division - Wyoming State Hospital

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.