Senior Supervising Forensic Psychologist

Job Title

The Joseph J. Peters Institute seeks a part-time (20-24 hrs/week) senior supervising forensic psychologist for the Safety and Responsibility Program (SRP).

Job Description

This person will conduct and supervise Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBEs) with risk assessment measures, Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs), and consultation for CBEs completed by other JJPI staff and contractors. The Psychologist will also provide clinical supervision/consultation for students, staff clinicians, and other assigned fee-for-service clinicians on psychotherapy cases. In addition, this psychologist will provide therapy for 3 to 4 higher-need participants or those with Medicare (Part B) insurance. The part-time psychologist will provide the highest-quality clinical services to participants in JJPI's Safety and Responsibility Programs (SRP). This person will report to the Director of SRP.

Responsibilities

Primary Functions:

• Provide the highest-quality clinical services to participants at Joseph J. Peters Institute.
• Develop and implement innovative techniques to serve the participants of JJPI more effectively.
• Conduct and supervise Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBEs), Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs), risk assessments, and consultation for CBEs completed by other JJPI staff and contractors.
• Provide clinical supervision/consultation for students, senior clinicians, and other assigned fee-for-service clinicians on psychotherapy cases.
• Lead the evaluation team and conduct biweekly group consultations for those evaluators.
• Conduct resiliency reviews and staffings for participants who are at an impasse in treatment or are ready for discharge.
• Provide therapy to 6 to 8 participants with Medicare Part B insurance and/or higher-risk individuals.
• Be responsible for ensuring the clinical quality of evaluation reports provided by self and supervisees, as well as ensuring the timeliness of completion of reports (30 days for final drafts and 2 weeks for initial drafts).
• Monitor and ensure high utilization levels and effectiveness of clinical work completed by supervisees.
• Provide evidence-based treatment to participants.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to 2-4 student externs/student interns/post-doctoral interns at any one time.
• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff clinicians.
• Provide clinical consultation to contracted fee-for-service clinicians.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provides CBEs and CBRs for adolescents and adults in SRP (at least 5 evaluations per month)
• Analyzes and integrates data gathered during evaluations to provide diagnostic conclusions and treatment recommendations
• Provides comprehensive written reports to guide treatment and to respond to referral sources
• Provides clinical supervision of evaluations and related psychological testing to other JJPI SRP clinicians/evaluators/students
• Attends clinical meetings and scheduled supervisions
• Maintains clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements
• Seeks out appropriate professional training to meet licensing requirements
• Completes training/certification in selected agency EBPs (e.g., PE and DBT)
• Assists in developing training programs for other staff
• Assists in developing and implementing new, innovative treatment strategies
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with other agencies
• Supervises the SRP clinic one evening per week

Major Job Criteria & Performance Standards:

• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions (or 72 hours of group sessions) with participants.
• Complete updated resiliency plans every 180 days or as clinically indicated.
• Complete a discharge summary within 48 hours of the termination date.
• Follow up appropriately with the participant and Probation when a participant misses a session.
• Provide CBEs and CBRs to participants in SRP and Youth SRP if needed.
• Provide MSE and Clinical Formulation for CBEs.
• Conduct resiliency reviews and staffings when needed.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Supervises clinicians, evaluators, and students performing evaluation services
• Coordinates completion of the evaluation report within 30 days of the intake appointment
• Ensures the timely and accurate submission of all evaluation-related paperwork by self and supervisees
• Assists in developing training programs for other staff
• Assists with tracking and monitoring of evaluation reports

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Works effectively with other staff and contributes to the development of a team approach to treatment
• Provides inp