Clinical Psychologist

About the role

The Clinical Psychologist will complete intakes, diagnostic appointments, and consultations, providing caregivers with a detailed diagnostic report. They will also provide clinical oversight to contract psychologists and interns, ensuring diagnostic practices align with Damar's mission.

Responsibilities

• Completes timely and thorough assessments and evaluations for assigned clients
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned
• Serves as a supervisor and provides clinical guidance and training to Psychometrists, reviewing all diagnoses and evaluations completed, and approving work completed
• Gathers collateral documentation by requesting, receiving, and organizing previous mental health, medical, educational, and other records to be used in the overall assessment of the client and evaluation
• Makes a clinical determination on the most appropriate assessments, measures, and tests to utilize
• Completes all documentation, including but not limited to, evaluation reports within 15 business days of the date of service
• Provides recommendations to caregivers both when a diagnosis is given and when a diagnosis is not
• Utilizes a trauma-informed approach when addressing patient problem behavior
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar's facilities and assigned work areas
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Ensures that documentation is consistent with billed services, is accurate, and legible
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure-related items in a timely manner
• Maintains HSPP licensure
• Interacts professionally with parents, schools, medical personnel, and others using excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Requirements

• PsyD or PhD required
• A minimum of 2 years completing diagnostic assessments
• HSPP endorsement
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar's insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar's background screening