Psychologist - Fire & EMS

Job Description: Resumes and/or letters of interest are only accepted as attachments to completed and submitted online applications. Only applications submitted through the City of San Antonio's on-line application process will be considered.https://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/careercenterJob Summary Under administrative direction, is responsible for performing in-house psychological services to SAFD officers, supervisors, administration, and families. Assesses the suitability of applicants to the Department. Assists high level Fire management in developing organizational and stress management systems for Fire personnel. Consults in crisis intervention incidents requiring psychological services. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Subject to work in a highly stressful environment, under intense life-threatening conditions. Work includes exposure to dangerous persons, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise. Exercises direction and indirect functional supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. Work Location215 S. San Saba, San Antonio, TX 78207 Work Hours7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Ph.D. in Psychology. Two (2) years of experience in clinical psychology. No substitution for education allowed. Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License. License or licensable as a Psychologist under the Texas State Licensing Law. Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Preferred Qualifications: EMDR certification or other trauma therapy certification.

Additional Information: For a complete job description and to submit your on-line application, visit the City of San Antonio's employment website at the following link. Only applications submitted through the City of San Antonio's on-line application process will be considered.https://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/careercenterNote: While there is a posted closing date, the City reserves the right to close a position at any time. So, make sure you submit your application ASAP!