Clinical Psychologist

**Class Definition**:
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**: Works under the supervision of a professional superior from whom general or specific instructions are received; work is reviewed for technical competence and conformance to given instructions.

**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**: As required, plans, supervises and reviews the work of professional subordinates and clerical assistants for adequate and competent work performance.

**Illustrative Examples of Work Performed**:
- To administer, score and interpret a wide variety of tests, including projective techniques such as the Roschach and Thematic Apperception tests.-
- To determine the capacities, interests, abilities and other personality traits of the person. As required, to supervise the work of psychometrists rendering psychological testing services for general use or in a clinic.-
- To participate in conferences which study and evaluate all the evidence presented and plan treatment programs.-
- To assist in the preparation of informational material relative to the rendering of psychological services for dissemination to the public.-
- To help develop and implement research of a psychological nature.-
- To do related work as required.**Required Qualifications for Appointment**:
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES**: A working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical and abnormal psychology, learning theory and research methodology as applied when assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of persons; the ability to administer, score and interpret a wide variety of tests, including projective techniques; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of psychometrists and other professional assistants; and related capacities and abilities.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing and attainment of a Master's Degree in Psychology with major emphasis in Clinical and Abnormal
Psychology, including courses with laboratory practice in Psychometry; and
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

**Supplemental Information**:

- Licensed Clinical Professional preferred. Psychiatric clinical experience and geriatric clinical experience preferred.
- Clinical Psychologist will work in the Psychology Department and be responsible for: (1) providing psychological patient care: psychological assessments, individual counselling, group therapy, competency to stand trial education, addiction counselling and assessment, behavior modification interventions:(2) multidisciplinary treatment team coordination; (3) documentation on patient care as required by the state and federal standards; Patient Care Plans and weekly Care Plan updates; (4) staff education on treatment goals and behavioral interventions; (5) clinical outcome data as part of evidenced based practice and quality improvement; (6) to do related work as required.
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (Chickenpox),
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
- Hepatitis B titers,
- Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

N-95 Respirator FIT test

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Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position._** The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at**:
**Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683**

**Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003