Psychologist I - Upstate Community Division

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).

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, provides psychological services (primarily evaluation and consultation) for youth involved with SC Department of Juvenile Justice. Services are provided within an assigned geographical area of the state.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides evaluation services including clinical interviews with youth and family members, record reviews, consultations with DJJ County Office staff and other agencies involved with youth being evaluated.

Provides administration and interpretation of psychological tests and measures; prepares reports and provides expert testimony in Family Court as required by attorneys or judges.

Once licensed, conducts waiver evaluations, which must be conducted by doctoral level, licensed psychologists.

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.

Provides consultation to DJJ staff regarding youth involved with DJJ.

Attends to administrative matters, including relevant and/or mandatory trainings related to DJJ position.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

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 secured facility setting as needed, as some evaluations are with incarcerated youth.

Must be mobile and able to lift 25 lbs.

Able to communicate effectively both orally and written.

Able to work varied hours, and able to travel with some overnight stays.

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 from the date of hire.

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.