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Psychologist Reports to:

Director of Behavioral Health Background:

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, Chilton, Shelby, Marengo and Wilcox counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast-paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high-quality care. •This position will service the Bibb and Perry County Schools" About the

Role:

As a Psychologist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the mental well-being of individuals and families by providing expert psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions. Your primary objective will be to diagnose and treat a variety of mental health issues, utilizing evidence-based practices to foster positive change in your clients' lives. You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Additionally, you will engage in crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring that clients receive immediate support during challenging times. Ultimately, your work will contribute to the overall improvement of mental health within the community, promoting resilience and emotional stability among those you serve. Responsibilities and Duties /

Essential Functions:

Perform psychological assessments, testing, and evaluation Provide diagnosis based on assessments, testing, and evaluation Develop and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs and diagnosis Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriately Provide referrals when necessary for additional care, evaluation, or treatment Able to collaborate well with an interdisciplinary team of clinical care providers to provide high quality care Coordinate with other counselors and psychiatrists or other medical providers about patient care Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner Ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care Assist with supervising other counselors employed by CMC as directed and assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health Can provide both individual, group, or family counseling

Qualifications:

Licensed psychologist in state of practice Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology 3-5 years of related experience in psychology preferred Ability to pass a thorough background check Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations Strong working knowledge of diagnostic techniques and a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong familiarity with assessment techniques for ADHD, Autism, and IQ preferred Demonstrated ability to operate within ethical and professional standards of care

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