DPS \- IOD \- Manager, Psychological Services \- 1606 (00058168)
Organization: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Primary Location: Texas\-Austin
Work Locations: AUSTIN HQ (MAIN) 5805 N LAMAR BLVD PO BOX 4087 AUSTIN TX 78773 Austin 78752
Job: Management
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full\-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40\.00
State Job Code: 1606
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 28
Salary (Pay Basis): 10,242\.42 \- 10,754\.54 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: May 4, 2026, 2:46:26 PM
Closing Date: May 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform highly advanced (senior\-level) psychological and managerial work within the agency’s Victim and Employee Support Services. Work includes supervising the staff psychologists, providing psychological testing, screening, a comprehensive program of psychological services to agency employees, and their families. Work may include program design and implementation, training, developing curriculum and crises intervention. May prepare reports, conduct research and evaluate data, and conduct special projects and research as directed. Work is performed under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must be available for on\-call duties.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
Link Here: //https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_ProgramManagement.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1\. Conduct program design and develop procedures for pre\-employment testing, wellness and behavioral health services for employees.
2\. Plan, develop, and implement training on a variety of topics, e.g., resiliency, wellness, basic psychology in law enforcement work; crisis intervention; and employee motivation in order to facilitate the overall wellness and resilience of the department’s work force.
3\. Develop training materials; provide input for best practice guidelines for police and public safety psychology programs, services for law enforcement officers; and conduct training for VESS personnel and other team members upon request.
4\. Administer and interpret psychological tests and conduct psychological assessments of recruit school applicants, police communications and operator applicants.
5\. May serve as the designee for the chief psychologist and coordinate fitness for duty evaluations when appropriate and/or ordered by the Director or designee.
6\. May perform wellness checks, participate in the assessment of promotional candidates, and for other specialized jobs such as hostage negotiation, S.W.A.T team and undercover work.
7\. May act as a consultant on special projects requiring psychological expertise.
8\. Prepare management and productivity reports; and review and approve documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.
9\. Provide professional confidential treatment in a voluntary counseling program for agency employees and their families; make referrals and maintain follow\-up evaluations on employees requiring additional psychological services from outside facilities; provide support.
10\. Manage the day\-to\-day activities of staff within a large or complex department or service area; and supervise the work of others.
11\. Travel locally and within the state as needed to accomplish position objectives.
12\. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
13\. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education – Graduation from an accredited four\-year college or university with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), or Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Experience – Minimum of five (5\) years’ full time work experience in providing direct psychological services including clinical crisis intervention and/or trauma counseling and a range of educational, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the management of stress reactions. Experience conducting pre\-employment psychological evaluations and/or working within a law enforcement culture is preferred.
Licensure and/or Certification – Possess and maintain licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Psychologist. Must possess valid driver license from state of residence.
Regulatory knowledge – Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State, and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws and requirements for the practice of psychology in the state of Texas including confidentiality, record retention, and the practical applications of such rules and regulations to conducting clinical/counseling psychology. Familiarity with Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements and the application of such requirements to pre\-employment evaluations; familiarity with pre\-employment screening of law enforcement applicants and the rules and regulations governing the selection of law enforcement officers in the State of Texas is preferred.
Clinical Knowledge – Knowledge of the principles of assessment and treatment of acute and traumatic stress reactions and disorders; brief therapy; crisis intervention; grief; victimology; and the psychological response to routine and critical incident stress. Knowledge of the principles of choosing appropriate screening instruments, administering psychological screening instruments, interpreting test data and identifying potential behavioral deficits in an applicant’s ability to perform essential job functions in conducting a pre\-employment screening process. Familiarity with the essential job functions of police officers and with psychological assessment research relevant to screening law enforcement officers is preferred.
Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership skills – Knowledge of management and supervisory methods and principles, team dynamics, and operational practices. Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate others, maintain persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization, and to make sound work\-related judgments and decisions. Exemplify the agency’s core mission to Protect and Serve Texas and the values of integrity, teamwork, accountability and excellence. Able to organize and implement program activities. Promote teamwork among VESS staff to accomplish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Technology – Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi\-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include complex correspondence drafting, English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to make quick and accurate judgment calls regarding the need to provide information to Division personnel. Communicate psychological information and professional opinions effectively in formal training situations and in business and other routine organizational interactions.
Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Safety – Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting work and/or Travel – Availability to travel up to fifteen (15\) percent of the time, including overnight and weekends. Must be willing and available to be on\-call and completing duties accordingly. Telecommuting up to three (3\) days per week.
PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Environment: Office/Indoors and/or Outdoors and/or Vehicle;
- Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
- Hand\-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
- Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
- Ability to transfer weights of up to ten (10\) pounds anticipated for this position;
- Driving requirements: Moderate (up to 15%).
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/
Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3\.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.
Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.
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