Providers - Psychologist

Location: Belmont Behavioral Health, 4200 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131

About the role

Belmont Behavioral Health System has been a trusted source of superior service for more than 75 years. We are currently seeking to add a Full-Time Psychologist / STAR Clinical Coordinator to our skilled and patient-focused team. The six-story, state-of-the-art hospital has 252 patient beds and features designed with comfort and healing in mind.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients through case history, interview, and observation.
• Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development/adjustment.
• Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
• Assess and diagnose patients utilizing specialized knowledge and skills.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on clinical expertise, risk, and patient care complexity; identify desired patient outcomes.
• Prescribe and manage medications by the prescriptive authority allowed within the state the facility operates.
• Evaluate and monitor patient outcomes and responses to care using current best practice guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, medical, and psychosocial approaches.
• Collaborate with clinical staff in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, and review of patient progress and treatment.
• Provide consultation and training to other team members regarding patient medical psychological care, including pharmacologic management needs.
• Conduct psychological assessments and educate consumers and their families regarding medications, symptoms, illness, and side effects upon request.
• Collaborate with other providers as necessary.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment and therapeutic engagement of patients.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for patient care.
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological tests; advise others on the appropriateness of psychological testing; perform evaluations of personality and cognitive functioning.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university (level determined by the state in which the facility operates).
• Three or more years' experience post-Masters preferred.
• Able to use various modalities, including individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy.
• One year of experience in a supervisory capacity in a mental health treatment program, preferably including both clinical and administrative supervision.
• Training with autism patients required.

Qualifications

• Current professional license, per state regulations/requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance coverage, and access to an automobile where required by the facility.

Pay

Compensation Range: $110,000–$160,000

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday–Friday