PSYCHOLOGIST - 09232025- 71288

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time

09 / 23 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time

10 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$8,534.00 - $13,618.00

Salary (Annually)

$102,408.00 - $163,416.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Chattanooga, TN

Department

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Possession of a doctorate in psychology from an accredited university.

Necessary Special Qualifications : Licensure or a temporary permit as a psychologist with the State of Tennessee is required at the time of employment and must be maintained for the duration of the one year probationary period; licensure as a psychologist with the State of Tennessee is required by the end of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout employment.

Examination Method : Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. For Executive Service positions, Minimum Qualifications, Necessary Special Qualifications, and Examination Method are determined by the appointing authority.

Overview

Summary : Under direction, is responsible for performing professional psychological work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features : An employee in this class may function in a variety of assignments as a fully qualified Psychologist. An incumbent may be assigned to act primarily as a therapist and treatment team member, or as a treatment coordinator or leader, or as an evaluative specialist in supervising psychological examiners, or in a specialty staff assignment such as counseling, evaluating, consulting, and / or researching. Incumbents often supervise or lead professional, sub-professional, and other staff. This class differs from that of Psychology Director in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for directing a psychological services program of broad extent.

Responsibilities

Developing Objectives and Strategies :

• Plans a comprehensive mental health treatment program, including evaluation and diagnosis, detailed treatment planning, and extensive service.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards :

Making Decisions and Solving Problems :

Assisting and Caring for Others :

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates :

Getting Information :

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People :

Monitoring and Controlling Resources :

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others :

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others :

Documenting / Recording Information :

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :

Analyzing Data or Information :

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates :

Processing Information :

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization :

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others :

Coaching and Developing Others :

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work :

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others :

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge :

Performing Administrative Activities :

Staffing Organizational Units :

Training and Teaching Others :

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies :

Knowledge :

Skills :

Abilities

Tools & Equipment

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