<p>Work for Indiana</p> <p>Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.</p> <p>About Neurodiagnostic Institute:</p> <p>The Neurodiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center (NDI) is located on the Community Hospital East campus in Indianapolis, delivering advanced evaluations and treatments for patients with psychiatric illness. Together, the NDI and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) offer a modern, healing atmosphere for all Hoosiers.</p> <p>Role Overview:</p> <p>The Clinical Services Officer (CSO) provides network-wide clinical leadership and oversight of the hospital network's central office, including the community services manager and forensic services manager. Serving as the senior clinical authority, the CSO ensures consistency in forensic evaluation practices, streamlines admissions and bed assignments, advances quality and compliance through centralized review processes, and supports optimal utilization of state psychiatric hospital bed capacity. By aligning hospital operations with clinical best practices, the CSO strengthens patient care outcomes while enhancing efficiency, transparency, and public safety.</p> <p>Salary Statement:</p> <p>The salary for this position traditionally starts at $109,304.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.</p> <p>A Day in the Life:</p> <p>Lead Program Strategy and Evaluation</p> <ul> <li>Establishes immediate or long-term goals for psychological services to guide departmental priorities. </li><li>Initiates, formulates, complies, and evaluates test and program data for research and/or continuous program evaluations to ensure effectiveness and improvement. </li></ul> <p>Coordinate Specialized Clinical Programs</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates or establishes behavior modification programs, drug abuse programs, programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, or outpatient clinic programs to meet diverse patient needs. </li><li>Consults with personnel in other disciplines regarding psychological data, individual treatment programs, and program recommendations to support integrated care. </li></ul> <p>Advise on Budget and Institutional Planning</p> <ul> <li>Consults with and make recommendations to institutional administrators regarding department budget to align resources with program goals. </li><li>Makes recommendations regarding case disposition to the court or other legal authorities to support legal and ethical decision-making. </li></ul> <p>Oversee Training and Staff Development</p> <ul> <li>Supervises and maintains training programs for graduate students in clinical psychology and coordinate these training programs with university representatives to support academic partnerships. </li><li>Provides in-service training and staff development opportunities, including new employee training to build clinical capacity and onboarding success. </li></ul> <p>Deliver Clinical Documentation and Evaluation</p> <ul> <li>Writes psychological reports, social histories, transfer papers, and individual evaluations to support treatment planning and transitions. </li><li>Determines or evaluates the determination of a workable treatment plan for patients from test data to guide therapeutic interventions. </li></ul> <p>Manage Personnel and Performance</p> <ul> <li>Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. </li><li>Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees to ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. </li></ul> <p>The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.</p> <p>This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.</p> <p>What You'll Need for Success:</p> <p>Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:</p> <p>Attentive Listening</p> <ul> <li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. </li></ul> <p>Managing Stress</p> <ul> <li>Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical and counseling psychology, social psychology, child psychology, developmental psychology, psychopathology, and psychometrics. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of the types and uses of psychological research techniques, statistics, educational theory, interviewing techniques, and psychotherapeutic skills and ability to administer and interpret these techniques. </li></ul> <p>Sharing Information</p> <ul> <li>Specialized knowledge of institutional policies and goals and role of psychology department in effecting these goals. </li><li>Specialized knowledge of budgetary process and budgetary needs of psychology department. </li></ul> <p>Resolving Conflict</p> <ul> <li>Ability to organize, direct, and supervise a complex and comprehensive psychological program. </li><li>Ability to coordinate a psychological program with related programs to formulate and maintain a total facility program. </li><li>Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. </li><li>Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. </li><li>Must be certified as a Psychologist by the Indiana State Board of Examiners in Psychology. </li></ul> <p>Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.</p> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:</p> <p>This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.</p> <p>Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:</p> <p>The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans</p> </li><li> <p>Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards</p> </li><li> <p>Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution</p> </li><li> <p>Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options</p> </li><li> <p>A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:</p> </li><li> <p>150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers</p> </li><li> <p>Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave</p> </li><li> <p>Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off</p> </li><li> <p>12 paid holidays, 14 on election years</p> </li><li> <p>Education Reimbursement Program</p> </li><li> <p>Group life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Referral Bonus program</p> </li><li> <p>Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits</p> </li><li> <p>Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</p> </li><li> <p>Free Parking for most positions</p> </li><li> <p>Free LinkedIn Learning access</p> </li></ul> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity:</p> <p>The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.</p> <p>Current Employee? Click here to apply.</p>