Director Of Internship And Diagnostic Services

Director of Internship
FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt
Department: Psychological Services
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

More than a beautiful 75 acre campus, and beyond an accredited program or diplomas on office walls, the YOC is about people helping people. Not just in small ways, but in life changing ways. Since the early 90s, the YOC has provided a safe place for troubled children and families. Now, almost two decades later, hundreds of individuals have been helped by the hundreds of YOC staff members who dedicate themselves each day to making a difference in a child's life. How does this happen? At the YOC, everyone brings their talents and gifts to the table, whether it's a winning smile, broad shoulders, strong backbone, helping hands or a heart for kids. We all know and believe in the mission of the YOC. And everyone has personally accepted the challenge to help those who are in crisis situations get back on their feet. A difficult task, but it can be accomplished together. Because if we can help save a child, then why couldn't that child save the family, the neighborhood, the community, the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Internshipsand Diagnostic Services provides oversight to the APA accredited Doctoral Internship Program, including all responsibilities relating to APA accreditation and the Diagnostic and Evaluation program. The primary responsibilities include supervision and training to the postdoctoral residents, doctoral interns, and practicum students; coordination with Muncie Community Schools relating to the internship program, overseeing completion of testing reports and associated billing, etc. This position helps to provide clinical oversight to other areas of the YOC including any potential research projects, clinical outcomes data and reporting, participation as a member of the Crisis Response Team (CRT) staffing's, and other programs/duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB EXPECTATIONS

1. Oversees the clinical services of postdoctoral fellows, doctoral interns and practicum students, including the recruitment and selection of students, supervision of their clinical work and providing formal and informal feedback to students and their programs, didactic trainings etc. Ensures compliance with all clinical standards and regulations from DCS, COA, APA, and other external regulating bodies. Serves as the primary contact for APA accreditation.

2. Oversees the entire Diagnostic and Evaluation Program, including screening referrals, assigning testing cases, reviewing testing reports, overseeing billing sheets, etc.

3. Provides clinical expertise and consultation relating to clinical policies and procedures, CRT and staffings, research projects, clinical outcomes data, evidence-based practices and treatment interventions, program development and program implementation, etc.

4. Provides ongoing clinical training and staff development, including didactic trainings for interns, assigned trainings during Foundations week, specialized trainings for programs, etc.

5. Serves as the liaison to the community relating to community education and support, court testimony, and general customer relations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

A doctoral degree in psychology, be licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Indiana, and have at least 3 years of experience supervising therapeutic services and Diagnostic testing.

FUNDAMENTAL QUALIFICATION Must be able to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic differences of our clients as well as value a nurturing family as the ideal environment; a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change; the ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals; the ability to set appropriate limits.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED

§ Good working knowledge of current Clinical and Diagnostic practices.

§ Thorough knowledge of behavioral health principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex treatment and service provisions.

§ Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

§ Excellent written and verbal skills.

§ Strong attention to detail for all written forms of communication.

§ Strong teaching/training skills.

§ Excellent time management skills and the ability to support multiple work assignments simultaneously

§ Ability to take the initiative and formulate a course of action to accomplish goals.

§ Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people and situations.

§ Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people including a variety of internal and external customers.

§ Able to identify problems and resolve them in a timely and appropriate manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Internshipsand Diagnostic Services supervises postdoctoral fellows, doctoral interns, practicum students, contract testers (when applicable), and other positions, as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical work week is Monday-Friday 40 hours. Position requires additional hours when necessary to complete special projects or meet specific deadlines. The Director of Internshipsand Diagnostic Services will have regular contact with the YOC program/clinical staff members, admissions department, and YOC executive staff members. Direct contact with state agencies, accrediting bodies, and placing agencies by phone and in person is a function of this position. Courtesy and professionalism are expected at all times.

COMPENSATION

This position is full-time, and compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits plan.