Psychologist

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs

4 days ago

United StatesFull TimePsychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs as a Psychologist in United States. This position is located in Tecumseh, Oklahoma A Career with Purpose The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is in search of a psychologist that will provide direct care for juveniles in an inpatient setting. This is an opportunity to bring meaningful changes to the lives of at-risk youth.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct interviews and behavioral observations with youth and apply evaluative instruments to determine results.

Perform pre-placement psychological evaluations and complete DSM IV diagnosis.

Recommend treatment goals to address identified behavioral, emotional, and social symptoms.

Provide supervision for behavioral health staff as they administer behavioral health assessments.

Requirements

) Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of the completion of the curriculum requirements for a doctorate in psychology (Ph.

) from an accredited college or university with a specialty in clinical or counseling psychology.

Must be currently licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Special Requirements Applicants may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities and possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.

Benefits & Compensation

) from an accredited college or university with a specialty in clinical or counseling psychology.

Must be currently licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Special Requirements Applicants may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities and possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs as a Psychologist.

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentTherapyBehavior managementClinical diagnosisDSM-IV diagnosisCognitive testingAffective testingBehavioral testingSupervisionConsultationTreatment planningInterviewing

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Position Insights

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological assessment, Therapy, Behavior management, Clinical diagnosis, DSM-IV diagnosis, Cognitive testing, Affective testing, Behavioral testing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The psychologist will conduct psychological evaluations, perform DSM-IV diagnoses, and provide clinical services for juveniles in an inpatient setting. They will also recommend treatment goals and supervise behavioral health staff in administering assessments.

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