Psychologist/LCSW/MFT/MHC

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Psychologist provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, crisis intervention and counseling therapy services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision- making. This position may lead and train interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for the Psychologist. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to patients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required. Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists. Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers patients to appropriate service agencies as required. Stays current with the literature on best practices in mental health care. Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients in a crisis condition and for those with serious mental health problems. Refers patients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services. Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated. Establishes and maintains in the electronic medical record case files, referrals and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for any legal proceedings. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient records, rights, and responsibilities. Serves as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools. Provides clinical supervision to lower level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals. May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters. Maintain awareness of governmental, societal, legal, environmental, and competitive factors as they affect HHC. Maintain a safe and clean working environment consistent with OSHA and HHC standards. Recognize and take action on potentially unsafe acts and conditions. Communicate accurate and pertinent information with patient care providers and other members of the care delivery team to facilitate effective and efficient patient care. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university (candidates with a Masters Degree will be considered if eligible for credentialing with various third party insurance agencies and Medicare/Medicaid). 3-5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above, preferred.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Courteous, honest and professional at all times Able to communicate and relate well with physicians, clinical support staff and other HKH employees. Able to provide innovative input into the development of the clinic and its processes. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Efficient, organized and accurate.