About Job

Position: Licensed Psychologist
Location: Midland, Texas

Who we are:

Chartered in 1959 as a school for children with disabilities, Spectrum of Solutions has grown into a respected organization advocating for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. Our mission is to provide a spectrum of resources and support for the community and those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Our purpose is to INSPIRE, EMPOWER, ADVOCATE, and EDUCATE the IDD community in the Permian Basin. Through care and support, Spectrum of Solutions inspires a generation of empowered individuals to live full and meaningful lives with dignity.

Join the Spectrum of Solutions Family!

Spectrum of Solutions is searching for a full-time, compassionate Licensed Psychologist to join our highly respected team in the Permian Basin (Midland and Odessa) area. The Licensed Psychologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats children or adolescents with neurodevelopmental, mood, anxiety, trauma, and/or behavior disorders. The psychologist provides family-centered services for children and adolescents with mild to severe levels of impairment, working toward individual and family goals. The psychologist reports directly to the Director of Therapies but maintains communication with parents or guardians, referring physicians, and school personnel.

Responsibilities:

Conduct psychological evaluations to diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disorders) and other mental health disorders if within the professional scope of practice (i.e., PhD, PsyD, LPA).
Provide individual, parent, and group therapy services to address the developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children or adolescents.
As needed, assess suicidality and mitigate risk to children/adolescents and their families.
Provide behavior-based parent training for parents or other family members to minimize problematic behaviors and foster family functioning.
Maintain regular and open communication with parents or guardians, therapy team members, and/or school personnel involved with clients.
Collaborate with individuals, families, and/or other stakeholders to provide respectful, inclusive therapeutic and/or evaluation services.
Where needed, advocate for children/adolescents and their families.
Participate in case reviews or team meetings and provide input to the treatment team to facilitate coordination of care (e.g., identifying strengths/weaknesses, managing behavior, improving compliance, providing psychoeducation about specific disabilities).
Collect data to document treatment gains.
Maintain timely, complete notes and records.
Provide oversight and support for administrative staff.
Maintain and model professionalism at work (e.g., arriving on time, keeping appointments, maintaining a full schedule, communicating about schedule changes).
Maintain ethical practices as outlined by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, and the American Psychological Association.

Qualifications and Requirements

Graduate degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) and experience with children/adolescents. Licensed Psychological Associates and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPAs and LPCs) eligible for independent practice would be considered.
Current licensure as Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate of Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in home or clinic settings.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Enthusiasm, positive attitude, humor, and openness to new ideas.
Proficiency with computers and email

Critical Functions may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Be able to lift 25 – 50 lbs
Be able to run short distances, sit on the floor, bend down, squat, and kneel
Administer physical and verbal prompting techniques to increase the child’s overall skills & abilities
Respond positively and appropriately to child/adolescent behaviors and verbalizations to improve behavior and maximize independent functioning, consistent with individual goals, the family’s values, and supervisor feedback.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and life plans
401(k) with company match up to 4%
Generous paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Spectrum of Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.