Job Description
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Psychological Services
- Participate in planning, assessing and providing appropriate psychological services
- Provide comprehensive psychological assessments to determine diagnoses and need for therapeutic services
- Provide excellent documentation and parent reporting services to families
- Plan, implement, and revise appropriate therapeutic plans for children and families
- Provide services directly to children and families or as a consultant to other service providers
- Document all services, activities, and consultations within areas of training and expertise
- Collaborate with psychologists on staff
Service Coordination
- Collaborate with families in a non-judgmental, healthy, helping relationship
- Partner with the Family Education and Support team to ensure families receive the help that they need at TWC and via community resources
- Be an agent for problem solving
- Collaborate with other service providers
- Ensure efficient and timely transition to other services as needed
Transdisciplinary
- Joint program planning
- Mutual support
- Active agency participation and involvement
- Share self and knowledge with team members
- Supervise student interns or volunteers as appropriate
Professional Development
- Demonstrate professional conduct and ethical practice at all times
- Participate in continuing education and interagency exchange
- Serve as a resource for agency and community opportunities
- Endorse The Warren Center philosophy of service delivery, policies, and procedures
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education
- Required – Minimum of a Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of psychology
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required – Psychologist License or in process of applying for such licensure as required by state board or committee (must be licensed in the State of Texas at time of start)
Experience
- Required – Employment or practicum experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or their families
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAITS AND KNOWLEDGE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each qualification satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with children, families, team members, physicians, and professionals in related fields
- Organizational skills and ability to meet the paperwork demands of a large caseload
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Team
- Ability to appropriately observe professional boundaries with clients
- Ability to apply knowledge of child development in practice
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including some night visits.
- Skills in conflict management, negotiation, and resolution, teamwork skills, ability to work amid distractions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Team
- Ability to read, write, and perform simple math
- Ability to create methodologies and strategies to accomplish goals
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data, develop plans, strategies, and outcomes based on data analysis
ENVIRONMENT
The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Moderate to heavy physical exertion, including pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds
- Kneeling, stooping, and sitting on floor, rising from sitting, walking, and standing
- Finger dexterity
- Good vision
- Work is performed in an office shared by several people, therapeutic playroom, child-care setting or client home
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Warren Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in an inclusive culture for all. The Warren Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
NOTE: This position is also open as part-time and contract if you are not able to work full-time.