SUPERVISING
PSYCHOLOGIST 2523
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class performs administrative and
supervisory work in the direction of clinical psychological services. The
incumbent is responsible for the planning and directing of research, training
and testing programs of the professional staff, and for evaluating the
efficiency and appropriateness of all the psychological services as they relate
to the community. The incumbent plans and evaluates the programs and the
professional performance of the psychological services of contract agencies.
Work is performed under the direction of an administrative supervisor who
reviews work through conferences and written reports. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Administers
and supervises the total psychological program, including training of
personnel, review of reports and work assignments;
Writes
rating and evaluative reports based on the performance of all staff psychologists;
Develops
and evaluates the programs and performance of the psychological services of
contract agencies;
Delivers
speeches, holds seminars and organizes workshops on mental health topics
involving various interested community groups and agencies;
May help
to initiate and develop new contract services, and help to program and develop
existing services;
Determines
the type of tests to be administered by the Clinical Psychologists and
interprets all types of intelligence and personality tests;
Makes
detailed analyses of test results, carries on necessary interviews to obtain
complete information in each case, and prepares diagnostic reports for case
records and for presentation to the staff;
Participates
in research studies of the clinics and is responsible for all research
activities of the psychological staff.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of personality development
factors which contribute to intellectual, emotional and social maladjustments
and deficiencies; comprehensive knowledge of psychological tests and
measurements, including the specialized tests used with children as well as
with adults; good knowledge of the local and allied community services and
programs relating to the mental health services; good knowledge of the methods
and techniques of statistical procedures; knowledge of Federal and State
programs relating to comprehensive mental health services and programs;
knowledge of education disabilities and methods of remedial instruction;
ability to supervise and train others in clinical psychology and to work
effectively with associates; ability to analyze, evaluate and administer the
psychological aspects of the Mental Health Outpatient Program, and to make
practical recommendations concerning their improvement; ability to express
oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or
registration by NY State with a Doctorate
Degree in Psychology, and five (5) years of experience in an outpatient clinic
or community mental health agency, one (1) year of which must have been in a
position involving supervision or administration of a mental health agency.
Candidates
must possess a license to practice psychology in the State of New York.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2)
years of permanent competitive status as a Clinical Psychologist or Corrections
Classification and Diagnostic Specialist.
R03/09/99
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/27/03