Summary/Objective
Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, the Psychology Assistant follows all Ohio Psychology Board laws and regulations governing the practice of psychology. Conducts psychological evaluations, prepares evaluation reports, progress and treatment reports. Provides parent/family training, consultation and/or psychological therapy as appropriate.

Essential Functions/Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interviews and observes clients, staff and families.
• Assists with the conduct of psychological evaluations using various assessment methods and instruments; completes timely reports.
• Provides individual staff consultation regarding psychological aspects of programming.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of behavior management programs.
• Appropriately administers psychological tests or procedures (observational, problem-solving, achievement, personality, intellectual adaptive behavior, structural and/or functional behavior analysis).
• Assimilates essential information from client records.
• Prepares timely, concise and meaningful evaluation reports, progress notes and treatment reports for a variety of audiences.
• Observes and analyzes psychosocial and environmental factors relative to referred clients.
• Participates as a member of service teams regarding enrollee service plan, development, monitoring, and review.
• Provides parent/family training, consultation and/or counseling as appropriate.
• Provides assistance in the development and implementation of in-service training for staff and others.
• Engages in professional development activities including individual clinical supervision if not licensed to develop and/or enhance professional skills and knowledge in order to comply with all laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of psychology.
• Assists in the provision of individual and/or group psychological interventions for appropriate enrollees.
• Problem solves and works cooperatively in group meetings in order to reach consensus regarding habilitation goals and needs.
• Assists in the preparation of treatment plans, selection of appropriate treatment approaches and analysis of treatment progress.
• Maintains adequate knowledge base regarding subject matter and/or client.
• Actively participates in clinical supervision process by providing timely client data, weekly contact with supervisor face-to-face and contacting supervisor when crisis situations arise.
• Conducts formal presentations to groups; uses audio visual equipment, program evaluation and formal/informal needs assessment.
• Displays adequate knowledge of agency objectives and views on various programming issues.
• Maintains current knowledge of agency policies and procedures; follows Rules and Laws of the Ohio State Board of Psychology.
• Actively participates in clinical supervision process by providing timely client data, weekly contact with supervisor face-to-face and contacting supervisor when crisis situations arise.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in psychology
• Experience with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to address problems and/or conflict situations in a constructive and sensitive manner
• Demonstrates excellent judgement and interpersonal skills.
• Communicates in ways that develop rapport with clients, parents, and staff members.
• Develops skills and knowledge; maintains adequate professional database.

Eligibility Qualifications
Required Licensure and Certifications

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License; meet and maintain insurability standards to drive for company business.
• Must submit to and pass applicable background checks and drug screen.

Supervisory Responsibility
N/A

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Travel
This is a full-time position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday. Maintains reasonable
flexibility and modifies schedule as needed. Travel is primarily local during the business day.