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Position Title: Associate Psychologist II/III     
Job Vacancy Number: GSHS-08007      
2 positions available
Location: Giddings, TX                                    
Posting Date: 10/05/2007
Salary: $ 3003.58 - $3634.05 monthly                        Application Deadline: Open until filled
Work Schedule: Full time                                
FSLA Status: exempt 

Apply to:
Giddings State School                                  
2261 James Turman Road
PO Box 600
Giddings, TX 78942
Fax #: 979-542-0352
Phone: 979-542-3686

Applicants must attach to the application a copy of a high school diploma or college diploma or transcript if a degree or college semester hours is required to meet minimum qualifications. A copy of all required certifications and/or licenses must also be attached to the application.

Additional conditions of employment is contingent upon receiving an acceptable:
1. Drug Test
2. Job Fitness Personality Assessment (IPI)
3. Physical examination (paid by the agency for all Juvenile Correctional Officers)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Psychologist II/III is responsible for providing direct professional services including conducting group, family, and individual counseling, administration, and interpretation of psychological evaluations of youth at risk of suicide or in need of specialized treatment services. The Associate Psychologist II/III assists in monitoring the group treatment program, conducts special groups, reviews, and monitors special individual and group treatment programs, conducting in-service training, and training group leaders. This position may be required to work overtime or be on call. This is a career ladder series.

REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Psychologist II:

Master's degree in Clinical, Counseling, or Educational Psychology from an accredited college or university and eligible for certification as a Psychological Associate by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or as a Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Continued employment is based upon successful completion of certification/licensure within two (2) years of the date of employment.

Associate Psychologist III:

Master's degree in Clinical, Counseling, or Educational Psychology from an accredited college or university and certification as a Psychological Associate by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or as a Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Two (2) years experience in provision of direct clinical services. Current maintenance of certification/licensure is required for employment.

All diploma(s), GEDs, semester hours, or degree(s) required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON ACCEPTABLE RESULTS FROM A DRUG SCREEN CONDUCTED FOR THE AGENCY.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.          Knowledge of psychometry and psychological principles including behavior modification.

2.          Knowledge of diagnostic criteria outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition (DSM IV), and the Texas Education Association for the evaluation of serious emotional disturbance.

3.          Knowledge of psychology and related disciplines; and of psychological tests, measurements, and treatment techniques and practices.

4.          Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

5.          Ability to organize and priorities workloads to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner.

6.          Ability to provide individual and group counseling.

7.          Ability to provide family counseling.

8.          Ability to design and implement special treatment programs for individuals and/or groups with identified special needs.

9.          Skills in evaluation and assessment.

10.     Ability to maintain confidential information.

11.     Skills in training and/or teaching others.

12.     Ability to get along with co-workers.

13.     Computer knowledge and competence, or ability to gain such knowledge.

TYC Date Revised: February 1, 2004

Refer Apps/Inquiries To:

Texas Youth Commission Giddings State School
2661 James Turman Rd
PO Box 600
Giddings,TX 78942

Pamela Duncan, Regional Recruiter
Phone: 979-542-3686
Fax: 979-542-0177
Email: pamela.duncan@tyc.state.tx.us

NOTE:
Only interviewed applicants will receive notice of the final disposition of the selection process.

Correspondence must reference the job vacancy number of the position. You must submit a State of Texas application, resumes only will not be accepted. Applications on Work In Texas will not be considered. Applicants can mail, email or fax their applications to TYC. Applications must be received at the above address by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications without a specified job vacancy number will not be considered.
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