CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Clinical Psychologist

To apply psychological principles and techniques in observation, testing and patient contact in order to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of persons in an in-patient or out-patient setting, a general or a psychiatric hospital; or, to serve as a consultant to local school departments in the field of psychological testing and, as required, to provide psychological testing services with emphasis on the testing of children with a physical and/or intellectual and developmental disability; and to do related work as required.

Works under the supervision of a professional superior from whom general or specific instructions are received; work is reviewed for technical competence and conformance to given instructions. As required, plans, supervises and reviews the work of professional subordinates and clerical assistants for adequate and competent work performance.

Illustrative examples of work performed:

• To apply psychological principles and techniques in observation, testing and patient contact in order to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of persons in an in-patient or out-patient setting, a general or a psychiatric hospital; or, to serve as a consultant to local school departments in the field of psychological testing and, as required, to provide psychological testing services with emphasis on the testing of children with a physical and/or intellectual and developmental disability.
• To administer, score and interpret a wide variety of tests, including projective techniques such as the Roschach and Thematic Apperception tests.
• To determine the capacities, interests, abilities and other personality traits of the person.
• As required, to supervise the work of psychometrists rendering psychological testing services for general use or in a clinic.
• To participate in conferences which study and evaluate all the evidence presented and plan treatment programs.
• To assist in the preparation of informational material relative to the rendering of psychological services for dissemination to the public.
• To help develop and implement research of a psychological nature.
• To do related work as required.

Required qualifications for appointment:

Knowledge, skills and capacities: A working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical and abnormal psychology, learning theory and research methodology as applied when assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of persons; the ability to administer, score and interpret a wide variety of tests, including projective techniques; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of psychometrists and other professional assistants; and related capacities and abilities.

Education and experience: Education such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing and attainment of a Master's Degree in Psychology with major emphasis in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology, including courses with laboratory practice in Psychometry; and experience such as may have been gained through: employment in a position involving the application of psychological principles and techniques, including projective techniques, under competent supervision. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.