CS-214 REV 1/2006 1. Position Code State of Michigan Department of Civil Service Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002 Lansing, MI 48909 Federal privacy laws and/or state confidentiality requirements protect a portion of this information. POSITION DESCRIPTION This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and date the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete the form. This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position. Please take the time to complete this form as accurately as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the proper classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PAGE. 2. Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.) 8. Department/Agency COMMUNITY HEALTH/HAWTHORN CENTER 3. Employee Identification Number 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) HAWTHORN CENTER 4. Civil Service Classification of Position 10. Division PSYCHOLOGIST P-11 5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the position) CLINICAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 11. Section PSYCHOLOGY STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST 6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor 12. Unit Victoria Petti, Ph.D., Psychology Mgr. 2 7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor PSYCHOLOGY STAFF 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work George Mellos, MD,., Psychiatrist Director 2 (Acting) HAWTHORN CENTER, 18471 HAGGERTY, NORTHVILLE, MI, 48168, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position As a psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Hawthorn Center, the following major duties are performed: psychotherapy (e.g., individual, group, and family therapy) for children, adolescents, and their families; conducting psychological evaluations on children and adolescents; and developing behavioral plans on referred patients. For Civil Service Use Only 15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and explain what is done Page 1 to complete each duty. List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent. Duty 1 General Summary of Duty 1 Psychotherapy % of Time 70% Individual tasks related to the duty. Provide individual and group therapy for long-term inpatient children and adolescents utilizing scientifically based treatment methods, including, but not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral, dynamic, supportive, and/or crisis intervention. Provide family therapy to long-term children and adolescents and their families. Attend daily rounds, team meetings, and treatment planning/progress conferences as scheduled. Complete all pertinent documentation. Duty 2 General Summary of Duty 2 Psychological Evaluations % of Time 20% Individual tasks related to the duty. Administer, score, and interpret intellectual, academic, motoric, rating scales, vocational inventories, and personality tests for children and adolescents. Conduct clinical interviews with children and adolescents to assess mental status. For new admissions, complete Psychology Admission Assessment sheet in the Admission Assessment Packet. For psychological consultations, perform mental status, psychological testing, record review, and complete comprehensive Psychological Consultation Report. Provide feedback to parents, teachers, and milieu staff Complete reports on a timely basis. Page 2 Duty 3 General Summary of Duty 3 Developing behavioral plans. % of Time 10% Individual tasks related to the duty. Write behavioral (e.g., restrictive) and reward based plans on referred patients according to Hawthorn Center and DCH guidelines and policies. Complete plans on a timely basis. Consultant with staff and behavioral consultant regarding aspects of programs. Obtain parental consent for behavioral plans. Duty 4 General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time Individual tasks related to the duty. Page 3 Duty 5 General Summary of Duty 5 % of Time Individual tasks related to the duty. Duty 6 General Summary of Duty 6 % of Time Individual tasks related to the duty. Page 4 16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions. Use additional sheets, if necessary. Limited licensed psychologists require supervision by a fully licensed psychologist, who is part of the Medical Staff and is privileged to provide such services. The living area psychiatrist provides general therapy supervision. 17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor’s review. Decisions impacting departmental or hospital policies, procedures, personnel issues, or major issues regarding patient care should be reviewed by the Director of Psychology or designated supervisor. 18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions on page 2. The position does not require strenuous physical activity. 19. List the names and classification titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.) NAME CLASS TITLE NAME CLASS TITLE None 20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply): Complete and sign service ratings. Provide formal written counseling. Approve leave requests. Approve time and attendance. Orally reprimand. 21. Assign work. Approve work. Review work. Provide guidance on work methods. Train employees in the work. I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and complete. Signature Date NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records. Page 5 TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR 22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? Position description provided by supervisor. 23. What are the essential duties of this position? To provide psychological evaluations for children and adolescents, which may include intellectual, academic, motoric, adaptive behavior, vocational, and personality tests; psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families; and write behavioral and reward based programs. 24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. Duties have remained essentially the same. 25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? The function of the Department of Psychology is to provide psychological evaluations; psychotherapy services (including individual, group, and family therapy); and develop behavioral plans. Each staff psychologist is assigned to a child/adolescent living area to carry out these duties. Page 6 26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position. EDUCATION: Prefer= Doctoral degree from an accredited program in the field of Psychology, with a child clinical specialization. Minimum Requirement= Master’s Degree from an accredited program in the field of Psychology with academic courses and practicums/internships in child psychology. Prefer=Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA, BCBA-D). EXPERIENCE: Prefer= Child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient experience as a clinical psychologist, with at least two years of full time clinical experience working with children and adolescents. Minimum= Two years of full time experience working as a psychologist with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of child clinical psychology. Skills and abilities to assess children/adolescents; perform psychotherapy with children/adolescents; interview/observe children and families; and develop behavior management plans. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to develop rapport with children/adolescents and parents, and works with teams. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Minimum= Limited Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan Prefer= Fully Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position. 27. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Supervisor’s Signature Date TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY 28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor. 29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete. Appointing Authority’s Signature Date Page 7 Page 8