Psych Examiner

About EGA Associates, LLC 

EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional Healthcare Staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide. Our Mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations. Our team will continue to approach challenges with an open mind, offering reliable solutions that cater to the needs of our clients, our providers, and ourselves. 

Minimum Qualifications

• As a Psychologist Examiner by the Arkansas State Board of Examiners in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 17-97-302. For verification purposes, prospective Contractor must provide copy of licensure with bid submission.
• As an LPC-Must be licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Board of Examiners in Counseling in accordance with ACA 17-27-301.
• As an LMSW-Licensed as a Master Social Worker by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board as required by ACA 17-103-306.
• As an LCSW-Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker by the Social Work Licensing Board in accordance with ACA 17-103-306.
• As a Masters Level Psychologist-Licensed as a Psychologist by the Arkansas State Board of Examiners in Psychology as established by ACA 17-97-302.
• As a Doctorate Level Psychologist-Licensed as a Psychologist by the Arkansas State Board of Examiners in Psychology as established by ACA 17-97-302.
• The Psychological examiner must have at least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. For verification purposes, prospective Contractor must complete Client History Form- Attachment H.
• BLS Required but can obtain after being hired.

Scope of Work

• The Psychological Examiners are responsible for administering and interpreting psychological tests, evaluating results, developing treatment plans, and evaluating client progress. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
• Administer and score psychological tests, interpret and evaluate test results, and determine an individualized behavioral management/treatment program.
• Provide psychological counseling, cognitive behavior and psychosocial skills instruction, and behavior modification/management recommendations.
• Monitor behavior management and treatment programs, document progress or regression, modify programs, as necessary, and prepare and maintain progress reports on each client.
• Ensure progress notes are prepared and maintained on each client.
• Attend staff meetings and workshops scheduled to discuss progress/problems of clients and make recommendations regarding behavior management.
• Upon request, conduct Phase I Training for all new employees and in-service training for direct care staff.
• Upon request, supervise professional staff by interviewing, recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training, and evaluating performance.
• Conduct at least monthly visits, or more if needed, to each client’s living areas and/or prevocational training areas. The Contractor shall document each visit and provide a monthly summary of all visits.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the contracted Psychologist and adheres to the chain of supervision.
• Conduct assessments as referred by BHDC.
• Services to include after-hours/weekdays/holiday phone calls to address crisis interventions.

Benefits & Compensation 

EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package.  Our benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type and full-time status. Please inquire with a recruiter. 

******EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

*****Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.