Psychologist I

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Psychologist I

Salary

$85,606.00 - $120,855.00 Annually

Location

Shakopee, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2023-00112

Division

Health & Human Services

Department

Mental Health Center

Opening Date

09/20/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

300

Job Summary

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.


Performs responsible duties in providing professional psychological services for children and adults including psychological testing and interpretation, diagnostic assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention. Supervises doctoral-level psychology interns who provide direct client service under the direct supervision and licensure of the psychologists. Employee is responsible for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals and provides direct treatment services to individuals and groups. Consults with other personnel, other professionals, and agencies regarding mental health services. The majority of the work is direct client service. The focus is psychological assessment. Work is performed in an office setting.

Essential Duties

Performs various psychological evaluations -forensic, cognitive, personality, adaptive functioning, etc.

Provides clinical supervision to doctoral-level psychology interns including orientation, training, and ongoing supervision to doctoral-level to enable them to provide direct psychological services to clients. Psychology interns operate under the licensure of the psychologist.

Performs crisis intervention.

Performs diagnostic assessments to provide information regarding a client's mental health status, needs, and eligibility for other services.

Provides consultation and training to others.

Conducts individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy.

Participates in clinical peer reviews.

Attends and participates in various meetings.

Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.  Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
 
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Doctorate-level license in clinical psychology (LP) OR the ability to become licensed for independent practice within six months. The incumbent shall possess a valid driver's license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits:
(Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at https://c2mb.ajg.com/scottcounty/home/

  • Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
  • Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
  • On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
  • Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available:

  • Short-Term Disability
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Minnesota Benefit Association
  • Vision Plan
  • Scott County Employees Association
  • Spirit of Scott
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Training Opportunities


Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

You can read more about the 6 buckets here!

01
Please select the answer that best describes your level of education:
  • Doctorate (PhD)
  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
  • None of the above
02
Do you possess a Doctorate-level license in clinical psychology (LP)?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If no to the question above, do you have the ability to become licensed for independent practice within six months?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please select the answer that best describes your experience (full-time equivalency) in conducting psychological evaluations and therapy:
  • No Experience
  • Up to 5 months
  • 6 to 11 months
  • 12 to 23 months
  • 24 to 35 months
  • 36 months or more
05
Please indicate the types of work experience you have: (Check all that apply)
  • Psychological evaluations of children
  • Psychological evaluations of adults
  • Forensic Evaluations-Rule 20, Psychosexual, Certification
  • Therapy with children
  • Therapy with adults
  • None of the above
06
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?

Required Question

Agency
Scott County (MN)
Address
200 4th Avenue West
#201
Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379
Phone
952-496-8103