PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINER 2 – 04222025- 67299 Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINER 2

• 04222025
• 67299 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 1616 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203 Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 04/22/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 05/05/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,050.00
• $7,570.00 Salary (Annually) $60,600.00
• $90,840.

00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

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OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MIDDLE TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This is an on-site position. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Possession of a master’s degree or equivalent in psychology and licensure as a Psychological Examiner and/or Psychologist with the State of Tennessee. Licensure must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Applicants for this class must: Positions within the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services will be required to: 1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority. 2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. 3. Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check. 4. Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health¿s vulnerable persons registry.

Overview Summary:

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional psychological examining work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features:

An employee in this class administers psychological assessments, interprets test results, provides recommendations on and participates in in-service training, and applies behavioral modification or behavioral therapy techniques. This class differs from that of Psychological Examiner 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions as a supervisor.

Responsibilities Analyzing Data or Information:

Performs psychological evaluations and assessments on clients to assess needs and update their status. Evaluates psychological assessment data in order to make recommendations for treatment planning. Reviews, analyzes and organizes available documents and prior reports for psychological assessment planning.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems:

Interprets psychological test results and writes recommendations to meet agency service goals. Performs psychological evaluations on developmentally delayed offenders, mental health referrals, and forensic evaluees as part of the client’s overall plan of care. Participates in individual case reviews in order to resolve diagnostic problems, treatment failures, and diagnostic errors. Consults with other providers to foster communication and promote a multi-disciplinary treatment approach. Seeks guidance from more experienced staff to improve decision making. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with

Standards:

Applies practice and ethical standards required under the employee’s license to provide psychological services. Safeguards the HIPAA and confidentiality standards for client records. May conduct peer reviews to ensure compliance with agency standards. Applies existing agency policy and procedure in the provision of psychological services.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:

Maintains constructive interpersonal relationships in order to foster a team approach and effective communication.

Documenting/Recording Information:

Documents assessment information in report form to provide a summary for use by other providers. Documents client’s record to highlight services provided and communicate assessment information to co-workers in a timely fashion. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for

Others:

Consistently describes the meaning and limitations of assessment data to others to promote awareness of how data should be applied.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:

Maintains current licensure via continuing education requirements set forth by the American Psychological Association and overseen by the Board of Examiners in Psychology. Participates in in-service training as required to remain updated on best practice guidelines. Communicating with

Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

Makes management and peers aware of various risk issues for clients and facility safety. Provides information and assists in coordinating treatment activities with team members.

Developing and Building Teams:

Actively participates in the client’s treatment team to foster team effectiveness. Assisting and Caring for

Others:

Participates in treatment activities which include individual and group therapy sessions as part of a client’s treatment plan.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:

Maintains flexibility regarding daily priorities in a changing work environment. Prioritizes tasks daily regarding services to be provided to ensure workload efficiency.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:

Participates in periodic treatment plan reviews for clients to ensure appropriate services are being rendered.

Coaching and Developing Others:

Assists in giving guidance and feedback to less experienced workers.

Getting Information:

Clarifies the reason for the referral by phone, email or face to face to develop an initial plan for the assessment. Receives written or oral referrals concerning clients to determine need for assessment. Competencies (KSA’s)

Competencies:

Dealing with

Ambiguity Decision Quality Functional/Technical Competency Written Communications Approachability Ethics and Values Self-Knowledge Understanding Others Integrity and Trust Knowledge:

Advanced Knowledge of Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology Intermediate Knowledge of Sociology Advanced Knowledge of Therapy and Counseling Intermediate Knowledge of Learning and Motivation Theory Intermediate Knowledge of Relevant Law, Court Operations, Statutes, and Sentencing IntermediateKnowledge of BehavioralMedicine Skills:

Advanced Active Listening Skills Advanced Critical Thinking Skills Intermediate Learning Strategies Skills Intermediate Monitoring Skills Reading Comprehension Skills Advanced Science Skills Speaking Skills Advanced Writing Skills Negotiation Skills Service Orientation Skills Social Perceptiveness Skills Complex Problem Solving Skills Advanced Judgment and Decision Making Skills Time Management Skills Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning Abilities Inductive Reasoning Abilities Oral Comprehension Abilities Oral Expression Abilities Speed of Closure Abilities Task Flexibility Abilities Written Comprehension Abilities Written Expression Abilities Tools & Equipment Personal Computer Multi-Function Printer Telephone Psychological Tests