Psychological Assistant III

Job Description

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is looking for a caring, compassionate, and energetic individual who wants a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of those individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. DDS is seeking a motivated, self-directed and experienced person for the role of PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANT III for the Hogan Regional Center in Danvers, MA.

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for providing a full range of psychological services including conducting assessments, creating positive behavioral support plans, training staff, providing input into medication and Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and providing individual and group counseling to assigned caseload when appropriate. Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams are essential to assuring the individuals served in the region received the best care.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

- Participates in the development of positive behavior management and other teaching programs which impact the psychological well-being of individuals;

- Deliver consultation services to individuals, staff and families;

- Perform assessments of individuals' clinical needs and diagnosis;

- Manage crisis prevention and intervention plans;

- Participates in the development of psychotropic medication treatment plans;

- Collects, collates and evaluates data on medication effects on individuals on his/her caseload; Reports data to the individual's ISP Team and to the Prescriber.

- Consults with interagency staff in planning and participating in Regional Peer Review of intrusive/restrictive behavior treatment plans;

- Maintain documentation and data as required; provide and coordinate training and education of behavior and psychological treatment plans/trends for Area.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Licensed Psychologist with current and valid state board of registration ;

- Competent in behavioral intervention, applied behavior analysis and other research based methodologies;

- Demonstrated knowledge of the interpretation and analysis of assessment and testing results; Diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities, and current trends in the field;

- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD);

- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality;

- Thoroughness, independence and excellent written and oral communication skills;

- Record of working in multidisciplinary teams;

- Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

non-licensed applicants with applicable Master's Degree in a related field will be considered

Please Note:

Office location: Danvers, MA

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

This is a full-time 40 hour a week position on the day shift (Hours flexible to meet the needs of the individuals served).

About the Department of Developmental Services

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Pre-Offer Process:

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.