Psychology Associate Senior

Adobe Mountain School/Clinical Services

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/

ADJC is now offering a $5,000 Hiring Incentive for all newly hired PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES!

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is searching for  PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE SENIOR candidates who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona's youth. Individuals who are ready for a rewarding career providing individual, group, and family counseling; assisting in the development of individual treatment plans; and evaluating high risk/ suicidal youth. By joining the ADJC team, you will have the unique opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to rehabilitating Arizona's youth.

Providing individual, group, and family counseling sessions
Evaluating high risk/ suicidal youth to determine the potential for self-injury or injury to others
Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests
Attending team and/or board meetings to make recommendations regarding the release of a youth
Assisting in the development of individual treatment plans
Making unit research recommendations

Knowledge in:
Psychological testing in the areas of administration, scoring, interpretation and report writing
Methods, techniques, and procedures of psychological counseling and therapy
Research methods and statistics
Research design
Skill in:
Written and verbal communication
Case management and interpersonal relations
Computer operation, and software to include the Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Establishing and maintaining professional work relationships
Ability to:
Write effective summaries and reports
Comply with Federal, State and Agency rules and regulations
Work closely with adjudicated youth in a secure institutional setting
Manage stressful situations
Drive on state business
Work in a correctional environment

MUST POSSESS: Master's Degree required and current, active Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) license must be current and active to engage in the practice of behavioral health in the State of Arizona (See Arizona Revised Statute 32-3271-4) AZBBHE licensure is a condition of continued employment.
OR;
Completed course work for Doctorate Program including completion of practicum hours in behavioral health
Preferred candidate will have one or more of the following:
-Two years specialty treatment experience with juveniles or young adults in one or more of the following: Substance Abuse Treatment, Sexual Behavior, Mental Health, Severe Conduct Disorder

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).
All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment and a drug test.
Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of "meets expectations" or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred Compensation Program
Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
-New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
-Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
-Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service
Attention Current State of Arizona Employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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