JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of Licensed Psychologist, provides assessment and mental health treatment to individuals, couples and families utilizing accepted standards of clinical practice, and following HIPAA guidelines and relevant licensing standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a doctoral degree in psychology and have completed a pre-doctoral internship in psychology. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to conceptualize cases.
REPORTS TO: Director of Outpatient Services (Indirectly Reports to the Coordinator of Psychological Services and/or the Clinical Director)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Clinical responsibilities are conducted under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist, as assigned, and include:
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Provision of individual, group, or family psychotherapy to assigned clients, within competency areas
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Complete diagnostic assessments, as assigned, within outlined time frames
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Conduct psychological testing and evaluation; completion of evaluation reports within designated time frames
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Ensure services provided are medically necessary
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Development of initial treatment plans at the onset of therapy and completion of 90-day treatment plan reviews
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Collateral contact with other service providers, as appropriate
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Staffing of cases as indicated at case consultation meetings as clinically indicated
Administrative responsibilities include:
- Complete notes for services rendered in a timely manner, in keeping with policy and the need for medical justification
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Route notes and evaluation reports to clinical supervisor for co-signature
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Provide required information for billing to third party vendors (e.g., prior approval for managed care/insurance)
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Maintain continuing education requirements for professional licensing
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Participate in mandatory agency trainings, as scheduled
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Attend Outpatient and Psychology Department meetings as scheduled
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Attendance and participation at formal case consultation meetings, four hours per month or in keeping with standards
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Contribute to the development of agency policies and procedures as assigned
Expected professional and team behavior includes:
- Direct communication with colleagues
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Displaying a positive attitude about the job and the clinic
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Resolving problems in a constructive manner
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Marketing the agency and services
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Representing the agency at all times in a positive manner
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Working in a positive and cooperative manner with others
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Showing flexibility when situations change, and re-prioritizing work tasks when needed
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Physical demands: Under normal circumstances the employee will need to have the physical capacity to continuously use his/her hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation. Occasionally the employee will be required to do the following:
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Lift and carry 25-100 lbs
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Push / Pull
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Squat / Kneel / Stoop
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Bend
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Twist upper body
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Climb a ladder
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands may vary for each client. You will be provided with more information if special physical demands are needed for a client.
