Director of Psychology

Texas Health and Human Services · Wichita Falls, TX · 3 days ago

OTHR$11k–$14k/moFull-time

About the role

The Director of Psychology performs highly advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) psychological work under the direction of the State Hospital Medical Director. The role involves providing consultation, training, and guidance to hospital administration, developing, implementing, and revising policies and procedures to ensure evaluations, treatment interventions, and clinical documentation are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and standards.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Provides consultation, training, and guidance to hospital administration, recovery teams, and interdisciplinary staff on the appropriate application of psychological evaluations, recovery-focused treatment planning, and safe discharge practices.
Serves as a professional supervisor, consultant, and clinical leader to psychology staff and other assigned personnel to ensure effective service delivery and staff development.
Evaluates staff performance, identifies training needs, and provides coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to promote professional growth and maintain high standards of care.
Develops, implements, and revises policies and procedures to ensure evaluations, treatment interventions, and clinical documentation are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and standards.
Monitors program effectiveness, documentation, analyzes trends and outcomes, and recommends corrective actions or enhancements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with best practices.
Ensures coordination and integration of psychological and behavioral health services with other facility programs to support continuity of care, consistent procedures, and system-wide values.
Applies recovery and trauma-informed care principles in all interactions with patients, staff, and treatment teams, and supports peer support concepts and initiatives throughout the facility.
Participates in the selection, orientation, and onboarding of assigned staff to ensure appropriate screening, effective integration into the organization, and readiness to deliver high-quality services.
Performs special projects or assignments as requested by leadership and maintains current knowledge of professional standards, emerging practices, and developments relevant to psychological and behavioral health services.

Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid, current license as a Psychologist by the State of Texas or a reciprocity state.

At least three years of experience in administering psychological service in the inpatient psychiatric setting preferred.

At least three years of experience in the administration of standardized evaluations.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising psychological/behavioral and programming staff preferred.

Applied behavior analysis and behavior support plan development, implementation, and evaluation preferred.

Knowledge and skills in using personal computers and relevant software.

Knowledge and experience in administering all aspects of the delivery of psychological service to persons with psychiatric and substance abuse diagnoses.

Knowledge regarding etiology and characteristics of psychiatric and substance abuse diagnoses.

Knowledge regarding applicable laws, regulations, and departmental and agency policy.

Knowledge and skills in the administration of standardized evaluations.

Knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and behavior support plan development, implementation, and evaluation.

Advanced writing skills in developing technical reports, grants, research proposals, and other relevant documents.

Leadership skills in motivating staff and effectively implementing changes.

Ability to train staff in programming and related psychological/behavioral areas.

Ability to professionally supervise psychological/behavioral and programming staff.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and make varied decisions within broad guidelines/parameters.

Ability to attend work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.

Ability to provide consultation, training, and guidance to hospital administration, recovery teams, and interdisciplinary staff on the appropriate application of psychological evaluations, recovery-focused treatment planning, and safe discharge practices.

Ability to serve as a professional supervisor, consultant, and clinical leader to psychology staff and other assigned personnel to ensure effective service delivery and staff development.

Ability to evaluate staff performance, identify training needs, and provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to promote professional growth and maintain high standards of care.

Ability to develop, implement, and revise policies and procedures to ensure evaluations, treatment interventions, and clinical documentation are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and standards.

Ability to monitor program effectiveness, documentation, analyze trends and outcomes, and recommend corrective actions or enhancements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with best practices.

Ability to ensure coordination and integration of psychological and behavioral health services with other facility programs to support continuity of care, consistent procedures, and system-wide values.

Ability to apply recovery and trauma-informed care principles in all interactions with patients, staff, and treatment teams, and support peer support concepts and initiatives throughout the facility.

Ability to participate in the selection, orientation, and onboarding of assigned staff to ensure appropriate screening, effective integration into the organization, and readiness to deliver high-quality services.

Ability to perform special projects or assignments as requested by leadership and maintain current knowledge of professional standards, emerging practices, and developments relevant to psychological and behavioral health services.

Ability to attend interviews and participate in the selection process.

Ability to comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.

Ability to pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Ability to be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Ability to be at least 21 years of age for Waco and Terrell Center for Youth applicants.

Ability to be flexible in work hours and comply with overtime and extended hours requirements.