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Life's WORC · 1 week ago

DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (Garden City, NY)

Garden City, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $93K/yr

5+ years exp

Life's WORC is seeking a Director of Psychology to oversee clinical support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism. This role involves developing behavior support plans, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure quality services, and supervising clinical staff.

CommunitiesFamilyHealth CareNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareSocialTherapeuticsTraining

Responsibilities

Participates in intake, program screenings, and outreach to DDRO/OPWDD

Develops clinical justifications and Behavior Support Plans for all new residences

Works closely with the Residential/Day Habilitation Supervisors, Directors, Managers and Clinicians to ensure quality, person-centered, individualized services are provided to those in need of Clinical support

Offers direct collaboration and support to all psychology/behavioral consultants and ensures all Behavior Support Plans are person-centered

Collaborates with families and outside service providers, as needed

Compiles behavioral data, include graphing, analysis and treatment recommendations

Responsible for reviewing and managing the Monthly Challenging Behavior Summaries

Participates in Clinical Incident Review Committee and Internal Audit follow-ups

Responsible for the oversight and management of the behavior consent process

Participates in the Human Rights Committee meetings by gathering pertinent data/information and presenting to the committee. This person will also follow up with any recommendations that are suggested

Fills in for vacant Behavior Intervention Specialist positions in the residences

Supervises Day Program Behavior Intervention Specialist

Develops and conducts clinical trainings as needed

Conducts New Employee Orientation and New Management Orientation trainings

Develops and ensures clinical systems meet Quality Assurance requirements

Offers support and assistance to ensure regulatory compliance around OPWDD clinical areas

Provides crisis intervention support, as needed

Facilitates clinical or department meetings as needed

Qualification

Master’s degree in PsychologyMinimum five years experienceCertified SCIP-R trainerLicensed Mental Health ProfessionalWorking knowledge of OPWDD regulationsValid driver’s licenseCommunication skillsProject management skills