Clinical Psychologist

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.  As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Minimum Pay:

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Provides clinical services through performing of psychological assessments, testing, and evaluations, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, evaluating treatment plans, providing therapy, and making referrals for additional treatment needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Doctorate degree, PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology.

Experience:

Three years clinical experience as a psychologist. State licensure – NJ, PA as required.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:

Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment.

Special Training:

Intermediate computer skills.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

8 Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Selects, administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests and complete psychological assessments.
• Assesses patients and make recommendations on admission and discharge and on therapeutic activities.
• Provide education and coordination of care for ongoing therapy to patients and family members, as necessary.
• Conducts various forms of individual and group psychotherapy, including behavior modification and specialized treatment modalities such as DBT and interventions for cognitively impaired patients.
• Consults with medical personnel regarding patient status.
• Writes reports regarding patient progress, competency, and dangerousness.
• Participates in treatment team, staff, and professional meetings.
• Participates in training programs as a supervisor for trainees and unlicensed staff.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Observes and intervenes in instances of disruptive and assaultive patient behavior.
• Initiates, designs, collaborates, and reports on psychological research or program evaluation.• Initiates, designs, collaborates, and reports on psychological research or program evaluation.
• Initiates, designs, collaborates, and reports on psychological research or program evaluation.
• Writes articles for publication.
• Compiles and analyzes statistics.
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities

Continuous physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Dust/Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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