Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist Position

This position will serve as a Licensed Psychologist for a division of the Service Access Program Implementation and Stakeholder Support- Regional Field Office (SPSRFO). Divisions within the Regional Field Office include the following: Service Access (Front Door and Waiver Services), Eligibility, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal, and Quality Management/Technical Assistance.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of a Unit within the Regional Office organizational structure and will report directly to a member of the Regional Office Executive Leadership Team. Divisions within the Regional Office include: Service Access (Front Door and Waiver Services), Eligibility, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal, and Quality Assurance/Technical Assistance. The Executive leadership team of Region consists of a Regional Office Director; Deputy Directors; and POSIV/DDPS IVs that oversee the 9 units of the Regional Office. The Licensed Psychologist will typically oversee one of the Regional Office Units, but may provide additional coverage when RO needs make this necessary.

Travel to the districts within Region is required, as is intermittent travel to other areas of the state.

The selected candidate will report to the respective DDPS IV/POSIV and will work with the Executive Leadership, Management, and office staff members to foster and support a collaborative workforce and to ensure excellent quality in Regional Office operational standards. A commitment to collaborating with all stakeholder groups, as well as a commitment to a leadership strategy of "Putting People First" is essential.

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Provide oversight to an assigned team within the Regional Office structure. Unit Teams include: Eligibility, Front Door, Waiver Services, Self-Direction, Housing, Crisis, Property/Development, Fiscal Services, and Quality Assurance. Team assignment may vary depending on Regional Office needs.
• Lead local level efforts related to the Unit in which they are is leading, to advance OPWDD policies and initiatives. Work closely with Leadership staff in directing the day-to-day activities of the division.
• Coordinate and supervise the Unit team: Ensure ongoing quality and work performance of the interdisciplinary Regional Eligibility Team. Oversee the entire Regional Unit processes, inclusive of procedures, regulations, ADMs associated with unit work and flows, training of regional and statewide stakeholders such as individuals, families, and other community partners as a subject matter expert for Unit responsibilities. Ensure thorough review and monitoring of unit work flow that OPWDD guidance adherence and that regulatory requirements are met. Monitor data to ensure timely provision of services, and ensure appropriate and accurate workflow through Regional process. Ensure team member participation in remote and/or face-to-face meetings with individuals and families when needed.
• Coordinate and oversee ongoing services and supports via direct and/or remote supervision of division(s) within the Regional Field Office.
• Provide support to the Executive Leadership team by representing the needs and opportunities within the division, through provision of data, agency specific information, etc.
• Participate as an active member of the RFO expanded leadership team.
• Support current managed care readiness efforts.
• Develop and maintain data elements to objectively evaluate effectiveness of supports and services in meeting agency expectations.
• Ensure ongoing communication and collaboration with peers from other state agencies and units of local government who provide supports to the individuals and families we serve.
• Ensure that DDRFO Unit staff members are seen as a valuable resource by individuals, our provider network, local agencies, elected officials and OPWDD administration.
• Provide supervision and oversight to all division staff for administrative duties, ie. completion of required training, timely completion of TIMES, proper documentation/ submission of travel, etc.
• Travel as needed

Candidates must be licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Psychologist.