Psychologist - Licensed or License Eligible

Description

Job Title: Psychologist

Location: Issaquah, Washington

Schedule: M-F

Shift: Days

Job Summary

A Psychologist plays a crucial role in providing high-quality mental health services to patients. The Psychologist is responsible for conducting assessments, providing therapy, and developing treatment plans to support patients in their mental and emotional well-being. This role contributes to the overall success of our facility in delivering comprehensive mental health care.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and conditions.
• Administer standardized tests and interviews to evaluate patients' emotional and cognitive well-being.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to form a comprehensive diagnosis.
• Provide evidence-based individual therapy to patients with various mental health concerns.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Lead or co-facilitate group therapy sessions on topics relevant to mental health and well-being.
• Create a supportive and therapeutic group environment.
• Encourage open communication and peer support.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute mental health crises.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Assess and manage risk factors and safety plans.
• Maintain detailed and confidential patient records, including assessment results and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare privacy regulations.
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Offer guidance and resources for continued well-being and recovery.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology from an accredited institution required.

Certifications:

• State licensure as a psychologist preferred. 
• License Eligible (Post Doctoral Fellows encouraged to Apply)
• Specialized certifications or training in relevant therapy modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR) are a plus.
• Interest in Pediatric Assessments

Experience:

• Clinical experience, preferably in a mental health or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with a wide range of mental health disorders and evidence-based treatment approaches.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require periods of sitting, standing and the ability to walk to various locations throughout the health system to attend meetings.
• Must have normal or corrected vision and be able to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.
• Ability to lift and position patients, as well as move and set up therapy equipment.
• Physical stamina to engage in activities and therapy exercises with patients.
• Fine motor skills for hands-on therapeutic interventions.
• Good communication skills and emotional resilience to provide support to patients facing mental health challenges.

Minimum salary/hourly: 85,000

Maximum salary/hourly: 120,000

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for this position. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of ARC Health Partner’s benefits package, which includes, among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision, and retirement.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any ARC Health Partners.