Psychologist

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The incumbent will serve as the psychology representative on the multi-disciplinary treatment team at the Jane E. Mitchell Forensic Unit. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments on admission and annually, developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining treatment team schedules, and completing discharge documentation. This role also leads competency restoration programming and provides individual/group sessions. The incumbent provides therapy, creates behavior support plans, supervises psychology students, and offers coverage for other unit psychologists as needed.

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.

• Selects, administers, scores and interprets a wide variety of psychological tests to measure and evaluate intelligence, achievement, personality, interests and other mental characteristics.
   
• Interviews and observes individuals at play, in group interactions, or other situations to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
   
• Communicates with public, private and state agencies, community service organizations, courts, schools, police and families in order to develop effective treatment strategies.
   
• Analyzes information to assess individual problems.
   
• Evaluates the relevance and importance of psychological theories, concepts and principles.
   
• Identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops approach to treatment.
   
• Develops and implements treatment plans, evaluates effectiveness and adapts plans. 
     
• Engages individuals in assisting in the identification of their emotional problems and in the identification of a variety of interventions to assist in addressing these issues.
  
• Provides psychotherapy and other various treatments to individuals, groups and/or families. 
   
• Conducts psychological practice according to the ethical standards of psychology.
   
• Writes progress notes and reports regarding test interpretation, evaluation and individual progress.

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

1. Possession of a doctoral degree in psychology.
2. Possession of a Delaware Psychologist license or eligibility for a Delaware Psychologist license.

This posting may be closed on or before 10/30/2025 upon filling the vacant position(s)

As a condition of hire, if the applicant does not possess a Delaware Psychologist license, the applicant must agree as a requirement of employment to obtain a Delaware Psychologist license within 6 months.  Contact agency for more details.  Failure to obtain the Delaware license within this timeframe will result in termination of employment. Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

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 StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

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.