Summary/Objective:
Provides diagnostic assessment, psychological testing and evaluation, and mental health treatment to individuals, couples and families utilizing accepted standards of clinical practice, and following HIPAA, relevant licensing standards, and third-party requirements. Serves as a leader on the multi-disciplinary case consultation team. Provides clinical supervision and training to clinical staff and/or agency programs as assigned. Follows APA ethical guidelines in the provision of psychological services.
Required Education and Experience:
Must possess a doctoral degree and be licensed as a psychologist in the jurisdiction of practice. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to conceptualize cases.
Essential Functions:
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provision of individual, group, or family psychotherapy to assigned clients, within competency areas.
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Complete assessments, as assigned within the outlined time frames, e.g., diagnostic assessments, Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations (EIDBI) .
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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 treatment plan reviews within required time frames.
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Provides leadership at multi-disciplinary case staffing meetings, assisting with case conceptualization and treatment planning, as well as screenings for psychological testing referrals
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Provides clinical supervision to clinical staff and/or agency programs as assigned, in keeping with best practices and licensing/certification requirements (e.g., CTSS, ARMHS, Case Management, EIDBI)
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Provides training to agency staff as assigned
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Follows APA ethical guidelines in the provision of psychological services
Administrative Responsibilities
- Complete notes for services rendered in a timely manner, in keeping with policy and the need for medical justification.
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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.
Professional Expectations
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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.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This is primarily an office-based position which works in a private office at the assigned clinic location. The position utilizes a computer throughout the day for completion of clinical documentation. Sessions and meetings may be held in person or via videoconference, as appropriate/applicable. This position will work with a variety of clients with varying mental health conditions, including behavioral sequelae.
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
Physical demands may vary for each client. You will be provided with more information if special physical demands are needed for a client.
