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Director of Psychology(Job Id 13972)

Job ID: 13972
Agency: Department of Social Services/South Dakota Human Services Center
Salary: Depending on experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.
The duties of this position include:
  • responsible for provision and coordination of psychological services;
  • provide clinical oversight and direction;
  • participation in a multidisciplinary treatment team;
  • providing group, individual and family therapy;
  • consultation, evaluations and testing.
This is a salaried position and is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess or be eligible to obtain licensure as a Psychologist in the State of South Dakota.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
  • clinical psychology;
  • in-patient psychology practices and procedures;
  • treatment interventions;
  • psychological theory and practice;
  • mental health practices;
  • psychological testing and interpretation;
  • diagnosis and treatment of mental illness;
  • effects of medication on behavior;
  • adult psychopathology.
 Ability to:
  • administer and interpret psychological tests;
  • implement effective treatment programs;
  • conduct individual, group and family therapy;
  • communicate effectively with treatment team;
  • effectively supervise.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE 
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"