Psychologist - Fire & EMS
About the role
Under administrative direction, is responsible for performing in-house psychological services to SAFD officers, supervisors, administration, and families. Assesses the suitability of applicants to the Department. Assists high level Fire management in developing organizational and stress management systems for Fire personnel. Consults in crisis intervention incidents requiring psychological services. Exercises direction and indirect functional supervision over assigned staff.
Work location & schedule
- Work Location: 215 S. San Saba, San Antonio, TX 78207
- Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in Psychology
- Two (2) years of experience in clinical psychology
- No substitution for education allowed
- Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License
- License or licensable as a Psychologist under the Texas State Licensing Law
Background check requirements
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Preferred qualifications
- EMDR certification or other trauma therapy certification
Working conditions
Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Subject to work in a highly stressful environment, under intense life-threatening conditions. Work includes exposure to dangerous persons, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise.
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