PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

2 weeks ago

Atlanta GA USA, United States City of Atlanta, GA Full time
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary: $62,100/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

Conducts psychological assessments and evaluations (intake assessments) for prisoners in the correctional facility or defendants in the court system. Determines if defendants are suitable for one of our alternative sentencing programs. Will coordinate competency evaluations for defendants with an approved doctor. Develops an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for each client and recommends specialized treatment and wellness resources. Candidate will monitor and assist the defendant in accomplishing the goals set in the ISP and navigating social services. Candidate will communicate with the family of the defendant if needed. This is a professional level position and candidate should be capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance and may be the only professional in this specialty in the work group.

Supervision Received

Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Conducts psychological assessments and evaluations (intake assessments) for prisoners in the corrections or court system. Coordinates competency evaluations. Recommends specialized treatment and wellness resources. Communicates with the defendant's family or other appropriate city personnel. May administer short or long term therapy or provide referrals for therapy. Provides organizational interventions if needed. Conducts employee or defendant training (Ex: Anger management training) and crisis response. Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May supervise less experienced personnel. Thorough documentation is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Thorough knowledge of psychological practices and services. General knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, standards and regulations. Good knowledge of human resources practices. Strong planning, organizational, presentation and communication skills. Demonstrated Microsoft office skills. Strong statistical skills. Ability to work across City departments. Knowledge of corrections and court system policies, procedures and processes. Ability to capture pertinent information and strong documentation skills required.

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