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Job Summary
Treats clients/patients with Mental Disorders by studying medical, emotional, and social histories; interviewing, observing, and interacting with clients; diagnosing disorders; establishing treatment goals and approaches; applying psychological therapies; monitoring development; evaluating and adjusting treatments.Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Creates protocol for emergency situations and educates family and staff on mental and learning disorders.
-Protects the value of healthcare organizations by keeping information confidential and cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
-Assists patients with reaching their treatment goals.
-Assists in mental health crisis situations.
-Prepares patient progress reports and completion notices.
-Attend weekly staff meetings to receive a consultation and connect with other team members.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Psychology Clinical Psychology required or Doctor of Psychology Child Psychology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Psychologist [MA]
Experience
Experience in consultation with patients and staff, evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, ERP, DBT, ACT), and clinical intervention, and presenting to large and small audiences 0-1 year preferred and Experience in supervising psychology trainees 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent clinical interviewing and assessment/therapy skills to work with patients and families.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Strong quantitative analytical abilities.
- Ability to recognize medical conditions and refer for appropriate care.
- Proficient in therapeutic techniques.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple demands as well as to manage time effectively.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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