Psychologist/Clinical Social Worker

Department/Unit:

Psychiatry General

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the Albany Medical Center/Albany Medical College is seeking Psychologists/Licensed Clinical Social Workers to join our team as part of our ongoing efforts to further expand the integration of behavioral health providers into various services across the hospital. The department values the contributions and skills of diverse communities and as such, all candidates with clinical, research, and teaching focus on practices and policies related to health equity and improving the quality and care of BIPOC, gender and sexual minorities and other aspects of diversity are especially desired. The position is full-time, providing opportunities for clinical work in the outpatient faculty practice and within the consultation-liaison service, teaching/training, and collaborative research. The position offers opportunities to provide treatment to the diverse community of the Capital Region, as well as students and trainees of the Albany Medical College. Psychologists are also asked to provide clinical supervision for several possible trainees, including postdoctoral fellows, psychology interns, psychology practicum students, resident physicians, social workers, and mental health counseling students. Psychologists may also participate in teaching and training activities through our APA accredited clinical psychology internship and psychiatry residency training programs.

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the Albany Medical Center/Albany Medical College is seeking Psychologists/Licensed Clinical Social Workers to join our team as part of our ongoing efforts to further expand the integration of behavioral health providers into various services across the hospital. The department values the contributions and skills of diverse communities and as such, all candidates with clinical, research, and teaching focus on practices and policies related to health equity and improving the quality and care of BIPOC, gender and sexual minorities and other aspects of diversity are especially desired. The position is full-time, providing opportunities for clinical work in the outpatient faculty practice and within the consultation-liaison service, teaching/training, and collaborative research. The position offers opportunities to provide treatment to the diverse community of the Capital Region, as well as students and trainees of the Albany Medical College. Psychologists are also asked to provide clinical supervision for several possible trainees, including postdoctoral fellows, psychology interns, psychology practicum students, resident physicians, social workers, and mental health counseling students. Psychologists may also participate in teaching and training activities through our APA accredited clinical psychology internship and psychiatry residency training programs.

Job Requirements

Psychologists:

• Must possess a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) or equivalent from a university qualified and accredited to provide clinical graduate training in psychology and completion of Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Must possess a license to practice psychology in NYS (or eligible for NYS licensure) and have passed necessary licensing exams and post-doctoral training.
• If more than two years post-training, provide evidence of continuing education hours consistent with AMC policy.

Licensed Clinical Social workers:

• must currently hold a license in NYS, all clinical hours MUST be satisfied.

Locations:

• 2 Clara Barton Drive, other Albany Medical Center sites

Job Responsibilities

CLINICAL

• Diagnose and treat a range of psychological disorders utilizing various evidence based psychological interventions and strategies (psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, DBT, interpersonal, etc.) and treatment modalities (individual, couples, group, family).
• Primarily outpatient work but it may include providing treatment and patient evaluations in the inpatient psychiatric unit, emergency department, medical and surgical inpatient settings, and other specialty clinics.
• Perform diagnostic assessment and treatment planning using collaboration with the patient, intake interviews, record review, and collateral information.
• Review and modify treatment plans based on patient response and progress in collaboration with the patient.
• Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies with ensure pati