Director of Psychology and Recovery Services

OverviewWe are recruiting a Director of Psychology & Recovery Services for the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, accountable for clinical governance, program execution, and multidisciplinary coordination. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role sets hospital strategy and professional standards; leads selection, training, evaluation, and assignment of psychologists and senior recovery services clinicians ; and partners closely with psychiatry on multidisciplinary treatment teams. The Director ensures regulatory compliance for clinical services, provides clinical consultation and assessment expertise, and drives goals, outcomes, and quality aligned with Department of Mental Health Agency of Human Services practices (customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, results orientation). The position also leads cross-agency coordination with Designated Agencies and hospital programs, contributes to program development (including specialized procedures and grant/research initiatives), participates in hospital committees, and provide supervision of interns.Who May ApplyThis position, Director of Psychology and Recovery Services (Job Requisition #55538), is open to all State employees and external applicants.If you would like more information about this position, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.Environmental FactorsDuties are performed mainly in either an office or clinical setting at a state-operated facility, designated hospital or community-based services and programs. Direct interaction with clients who are identified as having major mental illness, behavior management support needs, and may be at risk of harm to self or others. Although regular duty hours apply, emergency situations may require incumbent's presence at any time. Other special assignments may involve performance outside of regular work hours. The potential of physical harm from unpredictable, emotionally disturbed individuals is present, but of limited probability.Minimum QualificationsPossession of licensure as a Psychologist-Doctorate in Vermont AND five (5) years or more of professional experience in clinical psychology INCLUDING one (1) year or more involving treatment of emotionally disturbed clients.Preferred QualificationsExperience providing graduate school instructionExperience training internsExperience in program development and evaluationExperience in conducting empirical research.Total CompensationAs a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their familiesWork/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave planState Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) planTuition ReimbursementFlexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accountsLow cost group life insuranceIncentive-based Wellness ProgramQualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramWant the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.