Psychologist

Psychologist St. Louis, MO Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Loan forgiveness Qualifications Crisis intervention CPR Certification Doctor of Psychology Medicare Doctoral degree in clinical psychology Harm reduction Patient assessment BLS Certification Doctoral degree in counseling psychology Master's degree in psychology Mid-level Master's degree Working with children Doctor of Philosophy Case management Basic life support NCQA standards Motivational interviewing Clinical Psychology Psychology Mental health counseling Evidence-based interventions in treatment planning Health education for individuals with chronic illnesses Doctoral degree in psychology Healthcare diagnosis Psychiatric evaluations Licensed Psychologist Credentials Ph.D. in Psychology Psychopharmacology Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Full Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Psychologist

REPORTS TO

Director of Behavioral Health

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt CareSTL Health is seeking a Psychologist to join our team! The Psychologist provides behavioral health consultation to children, adolescents, adults, and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Psychologist may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons. Other duties may be assigned. Provides comprehensive assessment, psychometric evaluation, and diagnosis of behavioral health clients. Provides effective treatment planning and assists clients in successfully achieving goals. Provides assessment, evaluation, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological / psychiatric problems and/or disorders. Assists the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease. Evaluates crisis situations and applies appropriate interventions. Assists in the detection of "at risk" patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration. Works as a member of the Care Team to improve health outcomes. Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Masters in Psychology, PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, and Must be licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Missouri Current BLS/CPR certification

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of counseling experience preferred but not required Experience in an integrated health care environment preferred Experience in Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and NCQA Standards preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions Knowledge of DSM-V diagnosis required Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions Comfort with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team Good knowledge of psychopharmacology Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions Knowledge and competencies with harm reduction, motivational interviewing and relevant treatment modalities that are being used in the field Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information:

Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 paid holidays per year. Full benefits package. Public Service Loan Forgiveness. •We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At

CARESTL HEALTH

we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, and religion, veteran, or disability status.•