Psychologist

Summary Statement

This position is housed in the Office of Evidence-Based Practice within the Continuous Quality Improvement and Consultation Unit. The work of this unit centers around supporting the Department by bringing evidence-based services and supports to the youth and families of Delaware.

Duties include:

researching evidence-based practices and assessment tools, assisting in the management of grants, collecting and analyzing data and creating reports, collaborating with other entities including community providers, providing training, performing clinical assessments, rendering consultation services, and serving on committees. This position may be eligible for part-time telework following a probationary period.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Selects, administers, scores and interprets a wide variety of psychological tests to measure and evaluate intelligence, achievement, personality, interests and other mental characteristics.
• Interviews and observes individuals at play, in group interactions, or other situations to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
• Communicates with public, private and state agencies, community service organizations, courts, schools, police and families in order to develop effective treatment strategies.
• Analyzes information to assess individual problems.
• Evaluates the relevance and importance of psychological theories, concepts and principles.
• Identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops approach to treatment.
• Develops and implements treatment plans, evaluates effectiveness and adapts plans.
• Engages individuals in assisting in the identification of their emotional problems and in the identification of a variety of interventions to assist in addressing these issues.
• Provides psychotherapy and other various treatments to individuals, groups and/or families.
• Conducts psychological practice according to the ethical standards of psychology.
• Writes progress notes and reports regarding test interpretation, evaluation and individual progress.

• Possession of a doctoral degree in psychology.
• Possession of a Delaware Psychologist license or eligibility for a Delaware Psychologist license.

This position may be eligible for part-time telework after a mandatory in‑person probationary period. The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Pre‑employment drug testing:
Upon a conditional offer, applicants must undergo pre‑employment drug testing.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

As a condition of hire, if the applicant does not possess a Delaware…