Class Code: 03246
83246
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ▼
HUMAN RESOURCES
PSYCHOLOGIST 2
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DEFINITION |
Provides
journey level professional therapeutic services in the testing, evaluation,
counseling or behavior management of persons with mental disorders in a state
mental health, juvenile retention, intellectual disability, long-term care or
correctional program; participates in the clinical guidance of psychology
students under the auspices of a higher level psychologist; performs related
work as required.
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The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions. |
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WORK EXAMPLES |
Acts as a member of a
multi-disciplinary treatment team serving an established functional unit or
units in a mental health, correctional, juvenile retention, long-term care or intellectual
disability institution; may have limited team administration responsibilities.
Administers, scores,
and interprets a variety of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest,
social maturity, and personality tests for residents, patients, or inmates of a
state institution.
Performs
counseling and related therapy with selected patients, residents, inmates, or
groups of same, in a state institution.
Prepares and presents
planning, progress and evaluation summaries in regard to selected subjects from
institutional populations.
Attends professional,
staff, and in-service training meetings as required.
Gathers research data
for psychology department research projects.
Designs behavior
modification programs and trains direct care staff in behavior management
principles and procedures.
Consults
with cottage parents, cell house officers, or ward personnel in dealing with
resident's behavioral and emotional problems.
Periodically visits
individual patients, residents, or inmates for supportive contact.
Discusses
individual case progress with authorized family members of assigned residents,
patients, or inmates.
Works with
community service organizations and programs to manage the serious and
challenging behavior of individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities
and mental illness.
Completes functional assessments
and develops behavior support plans, which include interventions consistent
with those that have been identified as “best-practice” in the professional
literature and improve community provider’s skills in doing the same.
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COMPETENCIES REQUIRED |
Knowledge of the theory and practice
of administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide variety of standardized
psychometric tests and measurements.
Knowledge of
interviewing and information gathering techniques.
Knowledge of
experimental design and research methods.
Knowledge and
awareness of the function and philosophy of the employing agency.
Ability to learn and maintain
professional standards as set forth by a particular department of psychology,
and the field in general.
Ability to oversee the work of
others.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct by refraining from dishonest behavior.
Works and communicates with all clients and customers providing quality
professional service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort,
attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with
minimal supervision.
Follows policy, cooperates with supervisors.
Fosters and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, group identity and
team spirit throughout the organization.
Exchanges information with individuals or
groups effectively by listening and responding appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS |
Graduation from an accredited college or university in
a Doctorate Degree program with an emphasis in psychology, behavior analysis, or
counseling;
OR
graduation
from an accredited college or university in a Master’s Degree program with an
emphasis in psychology, behavior analysis or counseling, and two years of
full-time professional clinical experience as a psychologist in an
institutional or community mental health, intellectual disability, long-term
care or corrections program;
OR
employees
with current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes
one year of full time work as a Psychologist 1.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
Some positions may require
licensure by the Iowa Board of Psychology Examiners, as determined by the
appointing authority.
For certain designated positions at
Glenwood and Woodward Resource Centers, applicants must be a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, or obtain the required certification within a
period of time as specified by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION |
For designated positions,
the appointing authority may request those applicants possessing a minimum of
twelve semester hours of education, six months of experience, a combination of
education and experience, a degree, or a specific certificate, license, or
endorsement in the following:
025 fluency in
the system of sign language called American Sign Language (ASL)
407 psychology
556 licensure
as a psychologist in the State of
557 certification
as a health care provider in psychology in the State of Iowa
919 master’s degree or above in psychology
(no substitution)
921 applied behavioral analysis
922 doctorate degree in psychology
934 doctorate degree in psychology and
license eligible
Applicants desiring to be
considered for such designated positions must list applicable coursework,
degree, experience, certificate, license or endorsement on the application.
Effective Date:
03/12 BR