Directs professional psychological services rendered to clients of a state agency or major institution.
Employees in this class direct professional psychological services rendered to clients of a state agency or major institution or performs psychological evaluations and psychotherapy for special or difficult cases.
Plans and supervises psychological programs; evaluates existing programs to determine if desired objectives are being achieved. Directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities of staff engaged in patient assessment and treatment. Advises subordinate staff regarding test interpretation, treatment programs and research projects. Performs psychological evaluations and psychotherapy for special or difficult cases. Provides information and serves as a resource within the agency regarding psychological services. Prepares assessments of impairment including comprehensive residual functional capacity determinations that outline all limitations imposed by medical impairments. Constructs specialized test instruments or modifies existing instruments to evaluate clients; prepares reports on findings. Participates in treatment team meetings; advises on individual treatment programs. Develops and presents training sessions related to the medical aspects of disability adjudication. Consults with or provides consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.
Knowledge of current psychological theory and practice. Knowledge of psychological evaluation and assessment techniques. Knowledge of disability determination rules and regulations. Knowledge of ethical issues of the professional practice of psychology. Knowledge of community psychological resources. Ability to develop, implement and evaluate psychological programs. Ability to supervise, train and evaluate professional staff members. Ability to coordinate research activities and evaluate research findings. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, program directors, agencies and the concerned public.
Some positions require licensure to practice psychology in the State of South Carolina.
A doctorate in applied psychology from an accredited college or university and experience in the practice of applied psychology.