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At the J.D. McCarty Center we serve patients 0-21years of age in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient and school settings.  The J.D. McCarty Center is looking for someone who is passionate about working with children, ready to learn and enjoys collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.  The J.D. McCarty Center is a fun, energetic place that is always seeking new and improved treatment strategies and learning opportunities.

S alary ranging from: $60,000 per year plus PTO, Insurance, and Retirement benefits.

Flexible schedule for work- life balance

Qualifying agency for PSLF loans

Training provided for specific psychological testing and/or assessments

Responsibilities include:

+ + Overseeing an inpatient caseload of 8-12 patients.

+ Developing behavior plans with goals and appropriate interventions to address any challenging behaviors presented by assigned patients.  Provides training to Direct Care Staff on implementation of behavior plan and interventions.  Updates behavior plans as necessary and provide training to Direct Care Staff on implementing behavioral interventions.

+ Participates as needed, depending on training, in completing psychological inpatient assessments for intellectual, academic, and adaptive functioning.  Completes written psychological reports and discharge summaries as required for review by department Licensed Psychologists.

+ Participates in admission meetings, interim team meetings and discharge meetings.  Documents appropriate information.

+ Participates in intake screenings, making appropriate referrals and completing documentation used in determining the behavioral appropriateness of the patient for Center services.

+ Participate in behavior staffing and medical staffing.

+ Attends department meetings and participates in committees as assigned.

+ Conducts parent training as needed.

+ Develops and conducts in-service training for Center staff as needed.

+ Monitors and completes Quality Assurance indicators as assigned by Department Director.

+ Provides behavioral support to patients attending Camp ClapHans.  Participates in check-in procedures for camp sessions.

Required Education/Experience:

Candidate will have obtained an MS, MA, or M.Ed. in Counseling, Clinical, or School Psychology (including Community, School, Clinical, or Applied Counseling Tracks). Demonstrates ability in developing, writing and implementing tailored behavior plans utilizing positive behavioral supports. Preference will be given to those candidates with coursework in psychological testing to include minimally a graduate course in cognitive assessment (e.g., Wechsler, Stanford Binet) as well as other tests of behavioral adjustment (e.g., BASC), achievement (e.g., WIAT), and adaptive behavior (e.g., Vineland). Administering and interpreting psychological tests and writing psychological evaluations is preferred.  Clinical supervision and training in testing will be provided as necessary.

Experience in working with children and adolescents, individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as trauma-focused therapies is desirable.

Benefits include:

+ Health Insurance Benefit allowance given or Opt Out allowance given with proof of health insurance.

+ Optional insurance provided: Vision, Supplemental Life, and Dependent Health, Dental, and Life

+ Flexible Spending plans available

+ Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

+ 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ Longevity Bonus after 2nd year of employment

Other benefit opportunities are available such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions, on-site gym.

About J.D. McCarty Center:

At J.D. McCarty Center patients are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80-acre s campus includes a on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs. We are a tobacco and vape free facility.

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