Psychology Associate

PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE 2 – Arizona Department of Health Services

Location:

Arizona State Hospital, 501 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008.

Posting Details:
Salary: $57,575.02
Grade: 21
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Job Summary: Performs individual and group therapy; participates in resident treatment groups; screening, interviewing, needs assessment, evaluation and recording of data; risk assessment and emergency intervention; case presentation; staffing; development of treatment plans, including identifying needs, and setting goals and objectives; designs programs, implements and evaluates; writes progress notes, reviews evaluation reports, treatment summaries and recommendations for change of resident placement;

participates in committees; participates in classification decisions; other duties as indicated.

• Provides psychological treatment and counseling (individual and groups), develops, implements and evaluates resident programs and accurate and timely documentation. Conducts psychological screening as needed.
• Participates in clinical treatment planning for residents. Develops and maintains psychological program resident files including treatment plans, progress notes, reports, and case summaries.
• Conducts research in areas of mental health, sex offender treatment, recidivism, psychology and special needs of resident population; presents case study reviews to members of psychology staff; works with professionals from outside agencies in joint treatment efforts.
• Promotes cooperation and dialogue with facility departments/staff through committee meetings, staffing, special activities, and consultation.
• Participates in professional development activities, including in-service training to program staff; develops, implements, and evaluates training; participates in conferences and professional organizational activities.
• Other duties as assigned (typically 5% – 10%).

• Techniques and procedures for psychological counseling and therapy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychological screening.
• Contemporary thoughts and trends in psychology, sociology and mental health.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques to include data analysis and psychological measurements.
• Report writing.
• Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.

• Providing psychological treatment and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Oral and written communication.
• Case management.
• Interpersonal relations and progress report writing.

• Work effectively with and consult with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide timely documentation for assessment and treatment activities.
• Administer, score and interpret a variety of psychological screening tests accurately and effectively.
• Write summaries and reports of professional quality.
• Perform counseling and therapy services with individuals and groups.
• Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Licensed as an LAC or LPC by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) preferred but not required. Experience working with individuals with sex offender history also preferred. Knowledge and proficiency in the use and interpretation of Penile Plethysmography (PPG) testing also preferred, but not required. Possess directly related work experience.

• Master's degree or two years full‑time graduate work toward a doctoral degree in psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology or other recognized area of psychology.
• Driver's License.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• A State hospital employee must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 41‑1758.07.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid Parental Leave – up…