Psychologist I - UEDC

Full Job Description

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR TEAM AND ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR:

PSYCHOLOGISTS LICENSED ($111,959)

LICENSED ELIGIBLE ($102,583)

POST-DOCTORAL RESIDENT ($102,583)

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

We are recruiting Licensed and Licensed-eligible psychologists for our secure facilities and community division.

If you are interested in a career in a forensic setting that specializes in evaluations of juvenile justice-involved youth undergoing court-ordered evaluations, as well as delivers evidence-based, informed, youth-centered therapeutic engagement, treatment, and rehabilitation, our secure facilities may be an ideal fit for new career psychologists.

If you have completed pre- or post-doctoral training and are interested in a youth population or making a career or geographical shift to beautiful South Carolina, consider South Carolina DJJ.

We are a dynamic agency with a robust psychology staff with varied backgrounds/experience who offer a high-quality work environment and commitment to best practices in our field.

MISSION:

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under limited supervision, develops and implements secure, facility based psychological services (evaluation, consultation, and therapeutic) for youth involved with SC Department of Juvenile Justice.

In support and absence of facility Clinical Director, provides supervision of evaluation and therapeutic services provided by facility Mental Health Professionals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes evaluations for youth who have no prior evaluation or outdated evaluations in order to assess diagnoses and treatment needs to determine the most appropriate placement.

Conducts clinical interviews with youth and family members, record reviews, and consultations with DJJ County Office staff and other agencies involved with the youth.

Completes court-ordered evaluations as needed.

Administers and interprets psychological tests and prepares reports to be shared as needed for treatment purposes.

Identifies youth with Serious Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability and makes referrals to the appropriate agencies.

Participates in DJJ treatment planning and interagency staffing.

Consults in cases of youth with special needs (e.g. mental health or developmental issues).

Consults with DJJ County Office staff regarding problematic issues/cases.

Attends interagency staffings as needed for evaluation and committed youth.

Provides treatment services to youth, including individual and group therapy/counseling.

Provides supervision of evaluation and therapeutic services provided by facility Mental Health Professionals in support and/or absence of facility Clinical Director.

Provides interdisciplinary training to facility staff.

Provides crisis intervention services on a rotating basis with other mental health professionals, including after hours on-call services.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A doctorate in applied psychology from an accredited college or university and experience in the practice of applied psychology.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of current psychological theory/practice and psychological evaluation/ assessment techniques.

Ability to select/ administer/ interpret psychological tests and effectively communicate findings.

Ability to communicate effectively with juveniles, staff, relevant agencies, and the concerned public.

Excellent writing skills required.

Must be able to work in a secure facility setting and have the confidence/endurance to work in a sometime hostile work environment with youth with varying behavioral health issues and challenges.

Must be able to walk, lift 25 lbs.

On-call duties are required and must be able to work varied hours if necessary.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

A doctoral degree in applied psychology from an APA approved program in psychology and possession of a current license to practice psychology in the State of South Carolina or license eligibility within two (2) years.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree.

A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment.

Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.

A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

Sign-On Bonus: Agencies may give sign-on bonuses to individuals recruited to critical needs jobs at the beginning of their employment with the agency.

Bonuses cannot be offered or given to employees moving from other agencies by transfer, promotion or demotion. Sign-on bonuses are limited to one per employee, per year.