Psychologist/Psychotherapist - Phillipsburg NJ

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The Psychologist provides counseling and psychological assessment and testing within an outpatient program. Performs assessment, testing for individual, family and group counseling. Coordinates and implements the treatment plan. Provides crisis intervention as necessary. Services are provided to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples using knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. In concert with psychiatrists, maintains a team approach in treating patients. Adheres to professional and ethical guidelines as outlined by mental health care organizations and associations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 and mental health treatment standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility and ability to provide services across continuum of care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

• Performs duties that include: 
• Conducting scientific studies of behavior patterns and cognitive function
• Observing and interviewing individuals, recording the interactions
• Researching psychological, emotional, behavioral or organizational patterns and identifying issues
• Diagnosing potential disorders
• Discussing possible methods of treatment with patients
• Researching and writing papers on clinical psychology issues and disorders

• Performs appropriate treatment services to assigned clients.  Uses interventions with assigned clients which meet accepted standards of mental health care and reflect consideration of treatment plan.  Provides crisis management for assigned cases and is able to provide back up for the program. 

• Maintains amount of weekly scheduled client hours as required by departmental needs and standards.

• Participates as a treatment team member and maintains a current level of psychological theory and practice.  Attends clinical supervision meetings and staff meetings as scheduled and comes to meetings prepared.  Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health.  Attends continuing education trainings, workshops, seminars or conferences in order to keep current with evidenced based standards of practice and maintain licensure.

• Maintains active communication with identified staff and agencies that share case involvement when appropriate releases are signed.

• Maintains appropriate records of service rendered to or on behalf of the client populations served.  Maintains clinical records of all client contacts according to QA &I, State and Joint Commission guidelines.  Produces an evaluation report which effectively addresses the reason for referral and reflects the sound organization and synthesis of fact, impressions and clinical recommendations.  Completes progress notes, reports and correspondence in a timely manner.

• Exercises appropriate self-management in the performance of all duties.

• Completes client satisfaction tools as required by departmental standards.

• Performs thorough Risk Assessment at intake session and as needed thereafter.

• Supports community and/or network departments and service lines by speaking at support groups, teaching about mental wellness related topics, providing stress management seminars and like duties as assigned.

• Provides Psychological services (psychotherapy via video, tele-therapy through hospital vetted format) as assigned.
• Clinical training shall include diagnostic skills and clinical interventions which meet accepted and current standards of care