Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00041410 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Perform advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) psychological work within the agencys Victim and Employee Support Services. Work includes providing psychological testing, screening, a comprehensive program of psychological services to agency employees and their families; program design and implementation, diagnosing, counseling, training, and crisis intervention. Prepare reports and conduct special projects and research as directed. Work is performed under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_MedicalandHealth.pdf Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Administer and interpret psychological tests and conduct psychological assessments of recruit school applicants, police communications operator applicants, promotional candidates, and for other specialized jobs such as hostage negotiation, S.W.A.T. team, and undercover work. 2. Plan, develop, and implement training on various topics, e.g., stress management; work performance enhancement; basic psychology in law enforcement work; crisis intervention; and employee motivation to facilitate the overall wellness and resilience of the departments work force. 3. Develop training materials; provide input for best practice guidelines for employee support services; and conduct training for VESS personnel and other team members upon request. 4. Provide professional and confidential short-term treatment in a voluntary counseling program for agency employees and their families; make referrals and maintain follow-up evaluations on employees requiring additional psychological services from outside facilities; and provide appropriate support and other group intervention services. 5. Facilitates debriefings after critical incidents. 6. Act as a consultant on special projects requiring psychological expertise. 7. Consult with various levels of agency management and/or individual workgroups regarding solutions to ongoing or anticipated problems, including but not limited to personnel conflicts and problematic behavior in the workplace; Coordinate fitness for duty evaluations when appropriate and/or ordered by the Director or designee. 8. Conduct program design and develop procedures for pre-employment testing, wellness and behavioral health services for employees. 9. Participate in field visits and observe training for law enforcement officers; provide feedback to VESS leadership regarding suggestions to improve first responders mental health, psychological safety, and wellness. 10. Travel locally and within the state as needed to accomplish position objectives. Travel to more than one work location and overnight travel may be r quired. 11. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work additional hours or at times outside traditional office hours. 12. Perform other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to assisting in critical incident response. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), or Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Experience Minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience in providing direct psychological services, including clinical crisis intervention and/or trauma counseling and a range of educational, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the management of stress reactions. Successfully completed an internship in clinical or counseling psychology or supervised experience (e.g., pre- or postdoctoral employment, internships, residencies or a combination) and has documented training and supervised experience in group, individual and behavioral therapies, psychological assessment, and psychological testing. Experience conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations and/or working within a law enforcement culture is preferred. Licensure and/or Certification Possess and maintain licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Psychologist. Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. If applicant has valid out of state licensure, licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Psychologist must be obtained within three (3) months of start date. Regulatory Knowledge Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws and requirements for the practice of psychology in the state of Texas including confidentiality, record retention, and the practical applications of such rules and regulations to conducting clinical/counseling psychology. Familiarity with Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements and the application of such requirements to pre-employment evaluations; familiarity with pre-employment screening of law enforcement applicants and the rules and regulations governing the selection of law enforcement officers in the State of Texas is preferred. Clinical Knowledge- Knowledge of the principles of assessment and treatment of acute and traumatic stress reactions and disorders; brief therapy; crisis intervention; grief; victimology; and the psychological response to routine and critical incident stress. Knowledge of the principles of choosing appropriate screening instruments, administering psychological screening instruments, interpreting test data and identifying potential behavioral deficits in an applicants ability to perform essential job functions in conducting a pre-employment screening process. Familiarity with the essential job functions of police officers and with psychological assessment research relevant to screening law enforcement officers is preferred. Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership Skills Knowledge of team dynamics, and operational practices. Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate others, maintain a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization, and to make sound work-related judgments and decisions. Exemplify the agencys core mission to P