Psychologist

Job Details Description  

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

· Conducts comprehensive mental health diagnostic assessment including testing, upon referral from physician, unit social worker, case management nurse, etc. or outside agencies.

· Develops treatment plan based on the diagnostic assessment and reviews assessment information and treatment plan with each patient.

· Facilitate implementation of the treatment plan.

· Provides individual, couple, family or group therapy to patients and their families using a variety of therapeutic approaches.

· Review treatment plan as needed.

· Makes contact with referral sources and other caregivers and assures communication and coordination exists regarding patient care.

· Demonstrates knowledge of psychiatric medications and the ability to recognize common medication reactions and takes appropriate action.

· Identifies significant changes or high risk situations in patient’s condition & takes appropriate actions as evidenced in reporting, consultations and documentation, as well as referring to appropriate agencies for immediate protection.

· Completes consults upon request.

· Completes all assessments and progress notes according to standard operating procedure.

· Completes all billing procedures according to standard operating procedure.

· Places follow-up calls to patients as necessary, i.e., patient complaints, missed appointments, etc. 

· Present cases for staff consultation as appropriate.

· Provide advocacy services as needed to promote “self-determination”.

· Monitors program effectiveness by evaluating, initiating and participating in restructuring of current and new programs. 

· Provides clinical supervision for master or doctoral level staff according to licensure requirements upon request by director.  

· Develop and present educational programs for other professionals and staff as appropriate in areas of expertise upon request.

· Obtains and maintains a working knowledge of state laws and rules that apply to child abuse/neglect, vulnerable adults and the mentally ill.

· Is involved in the community as it relates to mental/behavioral health issues.

· Maintains a file on community resources for referrals.

· Works closely with the local county and social service center and law enforcement agencies.

· Participates in professional meetings and conferences to keep informed of current resources and practices related to Behavioral Health.

 This is a full time position.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Skills Preferred

Communication

Expert

Consulting

Expert

Interpersonal Skills

Expert

Research

Expert

Education Required

Doctorate or better in Psychology.

Licenses & Certifications Required

Licensed Psychologist

We are an EOE

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