PSYCHOLOGIST 2 State of Arizona Department of Corrections -
Buckeye, AZ
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Post by Jobing - UNCOVERED POSITION: THIS POSITION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONNEL RULES OF ARIZONA STATE SERVICE. We are in search of a qualified Psychologist to work at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Buckeye. This position will be responsible for conducting psychological evaluations and assessments; providing individual and group psychotherapy sessions; preparing progress and termination reports; performing classification assessments; developing and implementing programs for special needs inmates; providing emergency interventions; coordinating interdisciplinary programs; supervising subordinate staff; and performing other duties appropriate to the assignment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): KNOWLEDGE: Of advanced nature and cases of mental illness; modern individual and group psychological treatment methods; evaluation and measurement instruments and techniques; research designs and methods; teaching methods; psycho–diagnosis; interdisciplinary team operations; personality dynamics, behavior patterns of special needs and problematic inmates; and supervisory techniques and management methods.
SKILL: In test administration, screening and evaluation; oral and written communication; report writing; development, implementation and monitoring of psychological programs; research and data processing; lesson plan development; staff training; coordination of multidisciplinary program teams; assessment of program needs; obtaining resources for program development and implementation; and time management methods. ABILITY: To work in a prison environment; establish solid working relationships; use a personal computer and associated software. SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR(S): Graduate from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology. Applicant must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice psychology in the State of Arizona and two years of post–doctorate experience.
Applicant must provide license number on resume and a copy at time of interview. PREFERRED CANDIDATE: Will possess experience providing mental health services in a correctional setting and/or previous experience with the Arizona Department of Corrections. PRE–EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT(S): Employment is contingent on the successful applicant passing a background investigation and a pre–employment drug test. RETIREMENT: Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package includes 12 days sick leave, 21 days vacation, and 10 holidays per year; health and dental insurance; retirement plan; life insurance; and long–term disability insurance. Optional employee benefits for short–term disability, deferred compensation, and supplemental life insurance. Employees seeking a transfer or voluntary grade decrease should refer to Department Order 504, Section 504.16, for instructions and requirements. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Employment Unit Manager at (602) 771–2100.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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