WCS UR Psychologist I

About the role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the unit director for Waiver and Community Services (WCS) Utilization Review (UR), this position performs complex psychological work in the review of Level of Need (LON) and Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) evaluations and services for individuals receiving 1915(c) waiver services and/or ICF. Conducts a combination of desk utilization review and field utilization review to determine the appropriateness of the assigned LON and the related assessments. Prepares extensive clinical reports to document findings and recommendations. Provides education and technical assistance as needed. Collaborates with internal and external partner agencies and community entities to ensure health and safety of individuals being served.

• Reviews LON/ICAP evaluations and related assessments and documentation to determine appropriateness of services/compliance with program rules.
• Utilizes agency databases to track and document individual cases, findings and follow-up as needed.
• Prepares and presents highly complex, informative, clinical reports on individual evaluation findings, needs, and recommendations for implementation.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to internal and external partners as needed.
• Maintains awareness of the most current state, federal rules governing programs.
• Maintains awareness of current behavioral techniques, approaches and resources developed.
• Participates in unit and cross-agency workgroups related to UR or other issues as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology.
• Certified as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP).
• Preferred BCBA certification.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), behavior analysis and support plans, LIDDA functions and service system, and 1915(c) waiver programs. They will also have skills in efficient oral communication, proficient writing, evaluation, utilization review, and planning, as well as abilities in efficient presentation skills and organization.

Skills

• Efficient oral communication
• Proficient writing
• Evaluation
• Utilization review and planning

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $5,098.66 - $8,304.83 per month.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, with some travel required (up to 75%). The position is eligible for telework.