PSYCHOLOGICAL CLINICIAN
BASIC PURPOSE:
Positions
within this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing
professional work in the administration and interpretation of psychological
tests and providing counseling and psychological services in a state agency,
institution, mental health facility, clinic or guidance program.
Typical functions:
The
functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the
following:
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Conducts initial interview with client to obtain pertinent
psychological information to make appropriate diagnosis.
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Administers, scores and interprets various intelligence,
personality, aptitude and/or psychological tests.
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Develops an appropriate treatment plan based on test
findings and interview; conducts individual, group and family therapy sessions.
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Prepares comprehensive evaluation reports.
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Participates in multidisciplinary staff conferences.
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Participates in and develops psycho-educational programs
which include parenting workshops, children’s groups and health fairs.
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Maintains confidential records of client services in
compliance with state and federal regulations.
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May appear in court and provide testimony in client hearings
or other areas.
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Consults with community agencies and school systems on
behalf of clients or provides special programs as requested.
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May intervene in crisis and potentially life threatening
situations.
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May implement research programs.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS:
The Psychological Clinician job
family consists of five levels which are distinguished by the level of
complexity of specific job assignments, the extent of responsibility assigned
for specific tasks, the level of expertise required for completion of the
assigned work and the responsibility assigned for providing leadership to
others.
This is the basic level of this job family where incumbents are performing beginning level professional work in a training status and under close supervision. At this level incumbents will not be involved in the interpretation of psychological tests, assigning diagnoses, or the supervision or training of others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required
at this level include knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of
administering and scoring psychological tests; of mental disorders, their
symptoms, treatment, and social implications in relation to client and family;
of psychological theory and counseling techniques; of statistical research as
applied in the field of psychology, and of psychoeducational parent training
techniques. Ability is required to
evaluate psychological problems; to provide therapeutic counseling; to
administer psychological tests; and to communicate effectively both orally and
in writing.
Education and Experience
requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in psychology,
counseling, or human relations which must have included one semester of at
least three hundred hours of applied clinical practicum in psychology or
counseling.
Level II Code: X31B Salary
Band: M
This is the career level where
incumbents perform advanced level professional work administering and
interpreting psychological tests, assigning diagnoses, providing counseling,
and conducting psychological services.
There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this level, but
training and assistance may be provided to less experienced professional or
technical staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required
at this level include knowledge of psychotherapeutic/behavioral intervention
techniques; of various assessment and evaluation tools; of the principles,
methods and techniques of administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of
psychological tests including complicated or specialized tests; of mental
disorders, their symptoms, treatment, and social implications in relation to
client and family; of the application of psychological theories with respect to
group and individual behavior; of the principles and methods of statistical
research as applied to the field of psychology; and of methods and techniques
used in training and of psycho educational parent training techniques; and of
chemical dependency treatment and counseling techniques. Ability is required to apply psychological techniques, to evaluate
and diagnose psychological problems; to develop therapeutic treatment/plans; to
provide therapeutic counseling; to administer psychological tests; and to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education
and Experience requirements at this
level consist of those identified in Level I plus one-year post-master’s
experience providing professional psychological services.
Level III Code: X31C Salary
Band: N
This is the specialist level where
employees are assigned responsibilities for performing advanced level
psychological services such as a highly specialized clinical service or a
position that is the only psychological clinician at a facility or institution
with overall responsibility for assigned psychological services and functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at
this level include knowledge of psychotherapeutic/behavioral intervention
techniques; of various assessment and evaluation tools; of the principles,
methods and techniques of administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of
psychological tests including complicated or specialized tests; of mental
disorders, their symptoms, treatment, and social implications in relation to
client and family; of the application of psychological theories with respect to
group and individual behavior; of the principles and methods of statistical
research as applied to the field of psychology; and of methods and techniques
used in training and of psycho educational parent training techniques; and of
chemical dependency treatment and counseling techniques. Ability is required to apply psychological
techniques, to evaluate and diagnose psychological problems; to develop
therapeutic treatment/plans; to provide therapeutic counseling; to administer
psychological tests; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of those
identified in Level II plus, two additional years of qualifying experience and
must have a passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure
and Certification or hold a current license as a Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed
Behavior Practitioner (LBP) or as a Nationally Certified Psychologist (NCP); or
a doctorate in psychology with a specialty in clinical, counseling,
educational, developmental or school psychology, including one academic year of
full time post-masters or pre-doctoral internship. One year of professional experience under the direct supervision
of a psychologist licensed in the major program of doctoral study may be
substituted for the internship.
Level IV Code: X31D Salary
Band: N
This is the leadership level
where incumbents coordinate, supervise and perform advanced level psychological
services. These incumbents are assigned
direct supervision responsibilities and will plan, assign and review work,
evaluate employee performance and program results, approve leave and initiate
disciplinary actions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required
at this level include those identified in Level III plus knowledge of effective
supervisory principles and practices.
Education
and Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in
Level III.
At this level incumbents plan,
organize and direct psychological services for an agency or in a designated
region or area of the state. Employees
may serve as a regional consultant/supervisor for a state wide program and
plan, develop and direct a pre or post-doctoral psychology program, may prepare
special funding grants and projects concerned with guidance and mental health
programs, or be an administrative liaison with other state agencies. Provides consultation and training to agency
staff and others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include
knowledge of psychological service programs; psychotheory, methods, case
assessment, testing, statistical methods and research design; of administration
and supervisory techniques. Ability is required
to develop and monitor a budget, and to plan and administer a statewide
comprehensive psychological program.
Education and Experience requirements at this level
consist of those identified in Level III plus two additional years of
qualifying experience or a doctoral degree in psychology with four years of
qualifying experience.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions may require the
ability to endure the physical rigors and personal hazards inherent in hostage
negotiation situations; a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology, eligibility
for licensure as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma and five years of law
enforcement experience.
Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification.