PAY BAND

PRACTITIONER ROLES

ROLE CODE

MANAGEMENT ROLES

ROLE CODE

4

Psychologist I
Psychology Associate I

49211

5

Psychologist II
Psychology Associate II

49212

6

Psychologist III
Psychology Associate III

49213

Psychology Manager

49214

Psychologist I

Code: 49211

Pay Band: 4

SOC: 19-3031*

• Requires the ability to conduct psychological assessments and diagnose using current DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10 classification systems and determine the need for more specialized care.
• Skill in using various treatment modalities with minimal direct clinical supervision in the treatment of mental disorders and/or developmental disabilities.
• Crisis intervention skills and ability to assess and manage risk of harm to self or others.
• Skill in maintaining therapeutic relationships and services while complying with ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to document services consistent with expectations of third parties.
• The Psychologist I requires an advanced degree and licensure as a clinical, applied, or school psychologist, depending upon the assigned program. Licensure must demonstrate the training and educational background sufficient to fulfill this role. The Psychology Associate I may require advanced coursework and requires supervision by a licensed psychologist.
• May require the ability to develop training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff members.
• May require some expertise in a specific clinical area such as behavioral psychology, clinical psychology, substance use disorders, traumatic brain injury, or forensic psychology.

• Accurate diagnosis with appropriate recommendations for accommodations and interventions.
• Reports that are timely, readable and consistent with professional standards.
• Interventions that meet measurable goals, established in treatment plan.

• Exercises independent judgment within policy and parameters.
• Guidance is received on difficult cases, in the development of new clinical competencies, or in situations that present as ethical dilemmas.
• All services are provided under the direction of a higher-level Psychologist, typically a licensed clinical psychologist.

Psychologist II

Code: 49212

Pay Band: 5

SOC: 19-3031*

• Work requires knowledge of a variety of psychological interventions such as psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, group therapy and program development and monitoring.
• Work requires knowledge of a variety of psychological assessments used for diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation.
• Possess skills in administering and interpreting cognitive, neuropsychological, achievement, adaptive behavior, vocational and personality tests to a wide variety of individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.
• The Psychologist II (licensed clinical psychologist) may require court testimony as expert witnesses.
• The Psychologist II requires an advanced degree and licensure as a clinical, applied, or school psychologist sufficient to support the legal requirements of the assigned program. The Psychology Associate II may require advanced coursework and requires supervision by a licensed psychologist.
• May oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of developmental disabilities and mental health services.

• Services meet the needs and expectations of referral sources inside and outside of the agency.
• Accurate assessment and/or diagnosis with appropriate recommendations for services.
• Services help to improve the treatment team's ability to meet clients/consumers' goals.
• Clinical reports that are timely, readable and consistent with professional standards.
• Interventions that meet measurable goals, established in treatment plan.
• Accurate assessment, diagnosis and treatment allowing clients to enhance their well being.
• Decisions may affect systems beyond the immediate clinical area such as the legal system or the overall provision of psychological/neuropsychological services.

• Licensed Psychologists exercise independent judgment regarding individual client care and may assume a leadership role in the mentoring and development of interns, postdoctoral fellows, or other educational or research affiliates.
• Licensed Psychologists may serve as lead service provider, project team leader, supervisor of less experienced psychologists and/or associates.
• Guidance is received on difficult cases, in the development of new clinical competencies, or in situations that present as ethical dilemmas.

Psychologist III

Code: 49213

Pay Band: 6

SOC: 19-3031*

Psychology Manager

Code: 49214

Pay Band: 6

SOC: 11-9111*

• Applies expertise, knowledge and experience in directing, evaluating, integrating, and coordinating behavior analysis/psychological/neuropsychological services.
• The Psychologist III requires an advanced degree and licensure as a clinical, applied, or school psychologist, sufficient to support the legal requirements of the assigned program, and in addition, may require advanced training or certification in a recognized specialty. The Psychology Associate III may require advanced coursework and requires supervision by a licensed psychologist.

• Effective decisions facilitate successful delivery and timing of services and treatment.
• Decisions affect on-going program planning and general management.
• Assessments, training/treatment plans, and follow-up appropriate for clients with complex needs.

• Licensed Psychologist provides leadership in maintenance of quality assurance and direction and supervision to subordinate personnel.
• Licensed Psychologist exercises independent judgment regarding client care and program services and assumes responsibility for subordinate staff.
• The Psychologist III typically supervises unlicensed staff.

• Applies clinical, programmatic and administrative knowledge.
• Applies knowledge of management practices and principles.
• Applies knowledge of facility and community MR, MH, or SA services.
• Work requires an advanced degree and licensure as a clinical, applied, or school psychologist, sufficient to satisfy the legal requirements of the assigned program, and in addition, may require advanced training or certification in a recognized specialty.

• Effective program management promotes successful therapeutic outcomes.
• Actions impact efficient and effective allocation of resources and contribute to a positive community image.

• Responsible for policy development, quality assurance, evidence-based practices and the supervision of psychology staff.
• Determines overall direction of comprehensive psychological services programs.
• May serve as an expert consultant to public and private agencies.

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

45051

Psychologist

11

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

45052

Psychologist Senior

14

CLASS CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

45061

Psychology Supervisor

15

CODE

CLASS TITLE

GRADE

45062

Psychology Director

16