Psychological Assistant

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

The incumbent will be part of a growing LTC Neurobehavioral Health team, providing a wide array of services and supports to individuals with complex medical and psychiatric needs, including dementia, TBI, physical disabilities, SPMI, and more. This is a fulfilling role working with a number of vulnerable populations. There are plenty of opportunities for those interested in providing individual/group therapy, assessment, behavior management, program development, teaching/training, supervision, outcomes-based treatment monitoring, etc. Opportunities for clinical specialization may be available.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Interviews clients; administers, scores and interprets results of standard and complex psychological and vocational tests. Participates in making diagnoses; plans program of treatment and gives individual and group therapy to person with minor through major disorder.  
    
• Confers with others such as staff, state and private agencies, community service agencies, courts, schools, police and families. 
    
• Writes reports and may assist in program development.
    
• May provide individual services where needed including making home visits.
    
• May direct the work of lower level personnel.
    
• May work in a psychiatric emergency setting on a temporary or fulltime basis.
   
• May perform functions which include responsibility for a program area.
    
• May testify as an expert witness in court.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Psychological Assistant
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Registered as a Delaware Psychological Assistant or eligible for registration in Delaware.

As a condition of employment, all employees must certify that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by September 30, 2021; or be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis starting on September 30, 2021; or request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination(s) due to health or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices by September 30, 2021.  If hired after September 30, 2021, these certifications or requests must be completed during their initial week of employment. This will be in effect until further notice.  More information can be found here.

Writing Exercise: A writing exercise will be given at the time of interview.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.