Clinical Psychologist

Department:

36603 Behavioral Health Services - Behavioral Health O/P: Adult

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Scheduling: Will include six "non-traditional" hours; at least four hours required every Saturday and 2 evening hours during the week. There is currently an option for a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite. Hybrid scheduling options are available based on the needs of the community and patients. As a result, hybrid work schedules are subject to change.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provision of Clinical Psychological Services
  •     1)COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. Conducts psychodiagnostic assessment (i.e. diagnostic evaluation) according to established clinical protocol, formulates case conceptualization (i.e. diagnostic impression of presenting problem), establishes psychiatric diagnosis according to DSM criteria, recommends appropriate treatment plan and documents according to established department procedures and hospital policies.
  •     2)Provides diagnostic consultative services as ordered by the physician.
  •     3)Provides psychotherapy on an individual, couple, family and/or group basis following acceptable clinical guidelines for specific clinical disorders.
  •     4)Formulates goal-oriented treatment plan with expected outcomes in collaboration with the patient and family where appropriate.
  •     5)Educates patient and family (where appropriate) regarding the nature of the patient's illness, it's expected course, treatment of illness and alternative treatments.
  •     6)Assess patient's and the patient family's level of understanding and motivation and level of compliance to engage in treatment according to plan, including their expected roles in the treatment process and makes appropriate changes in treatment plan as needed.
  •     7)Develops plan to incorporate community-based resources as appropriate.
  •     8)Develops strategies where appropriate to assist families and other health care providers in management of the patient's behaviors and illness.

• Program Specific Activities
  •     1)Designs clinical programs as appropriate and as assigned or approved by the Director.
  •     2)Coordinates the clinical services of staff providing clinical supervision as appropriate and as assigned by the Director.
  •     3)Evaluates program performance in terms of process and outcome.
  •     4)Works collaboratively with other staff and professional on projects of this nature.
  •     5)Provides the Director with regular reports .regarding all aspects of program development and evaluation.
  •     6)Other duties as assigned.
• Education, Training and Research
  •     1)Provides education to patients and families about the role of the psychological factors in illness, treatment and recovery from illness.
  •     2)Provides other health care providers (i.e. nurses, therapists, aids) with education regarding psychological factors in illness, treatment, and recovery from illness as well as approach to and management of patient and families.
  •     3)Provides other professionals (i.e. psychologists, physicians, social workers, residents) with education regarding psychological factors in illness, treatment, and recovery, as well as management of patient and families.
  •     4)Presents educational material in formal settings (i.e. rounds, seminars) inside and outside of the hospital setting as assigned.
  •     5)Presents educational issues to the community.
  •     6)Provides clinical training and supervision to psychology graduate students, medical residents and students according to departmental procedures, hospital policies, Division and Department standards, and Standards of Practice for Psychologists as authorized by the Director. Seeks authorization from the Director for any psychology student training, including both clinical and research training.
  •     7)Provides clinical supervision of staff as appropriate as assig