Senior Supervising Forensic Psychologist

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JOB OVERVIEW:

The Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI) seeks a full-time Senior Supervising Psychologist for the Safety and Responsibility Program (SRP) and Survivor Services (SS). This individual will perform Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBEs) with risk assessment measures and other clinical assessment measures, Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs), and consultation for CBEs completed by other JJPI staff and contractors in the SRP and SS programs. The psychologist will provide clinical supervision/consultation for students and assigned fee-for-service clinicians on psychotherapy cases. In addition, this staff member will provide therapy for 2 to 3 participants of higher need or participants with Medicare Part B insurance. The psychologist will be responsible for providing the highest quality clinical services to participants in JJPI’s SRP and SS programs. This position will report to the Clinical Director of JJPI.

ROLE TYPE: Full-time (40 hours per week)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Functions

• Provide the highest quality clinical services to JJPI participants.
• Develop and implement innovative techniques to serve the participants of JJPI more effectively.
• Perform Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBEs), Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs), risk assessments/clinical assessments, and consultation for CBEs completed by other JJPI staff and contractors.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to 2-4 student externs/student interns/post-doctoral interns at any one time.
• Provide clinical consultation to contracted fee-for-service clinicians.
• Conduct resiliency reviews and staffing for participants who are at an impasse in treatment or are ready for discharge in the SRP.
• Provide therapy to 2 to 3 participants with Medicare Part B insurance and/or higher risk/need individuals.
• Ensure the clinical quality of evaluation reports provided by self and evaluators. Ensure that reports are completed in a timely manner (2 weeks for initial drafts and 30 days for final drafts).
• Monitor and ensure high utilization levels and effectiveness of clinical work completed by supervisees.
• Provide evidence-based treatment to participants.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide CBEs and CBRs for children, adolescents, and adults in the SRP and SS programs.
• Analyze and integrate data gathered during evaluations to provide diagnostic conclusions and treatment recommendations.
• Provide comprehensive written reports to guide treatment and respond to referral sources.
• Provide clinical supervision of evaluations and related psychological testing to other JJPI SRP and SS clinicians/evaluators/students.
• Attend clinical meetings and scheduled supervisions.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements.
• Seek out appropriate professional training to meet licensing requirements.
• Get trained in selected agency evidence-based practices (e.g. PE and DBT).
• Assist in developing training programs for other staff members.
• Assist in developing and implementing new, innovative treatment strategies.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with other agencies.
• Supervise the SRP or SS clinic one evening per week.
• Provide weekly on-call services once every 8 to 10 weeks.

Major Job Criteria and Performance Standards

• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of each individual session (or 72 hours of each group session).
• Complete updated resiliency plans every 180 days.
• Complete a discharge summary within 48 hours of termination date.
• Follow up appropriately with participants and Probation when a participant misses a session.
• Complete and provide statistical reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week/pay period.
• Provide CBEs and CBRs to participants in SRP.
• Provide MSE & Clinical Formulation for CBEs.
• Conduct Resiliency Reviews and Staffings when needed.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Supervise clinicians/evaluators/students performing evaluation services.
• Coordinate completion of the evaluation report within 30 days of the intake appointment.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all evaluation-related paperwork by self and supervisees.
• Assist in developing training programs for other staff members.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring of evaluation reports.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Work effectively with other staff and contribute to the development of a team approach to treatment.
• Provide input into new programs and work to implement more effective methods of delivering services.
• Understand and communicate with other programs within the agency and work to foster a collaborative team approach across all programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a referral network.

Financial Responsibilities

• Understand the impact of the caseload requirements on the financial performance of the agency.
• Understand the payment source of each participant.
• Complete all forms required for submission of bills for services in a timely manner and in accordance with JJPI policies and procedures.
• Work with other staff members to develop new treatment programs to promote the agency's financial performance.
• Marketing
• Promote the agency in interactions with other agencies and professionals.
• Participate in market planning for the agency as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited program in a field related to clinical work
• Licensure in Pennsylvania as a psychologist
• Significant clinical experience in forensics, specifically working with individuals who have engaged in illegal sexual behaviors and/or domestic and intimate partner violence

SALARY GRADE: 22

EOE