Psychologist

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Description

We are North Idaho’s premier provider of integrated medical, dental and behavioral health services. Our amazing care teams deliver world-class healthcare utilizing a patient directed, community-focused approach. Providing high quality, affordable Healthcare from the Heart is our passion. Our mission is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change, and extends life for our patients and our community.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology or closely related subject.
• Must possess Idaho Psychologist license and have graduated from an accredited program.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:
• Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team and independent setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Must pass State-required background check.
• Must be computer literate.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides psychotherapeutic assessments, services and treatment plans to Heritage Health clients.
• Provides assessment through a variety of psychological and/or psychosocial evaluation/testing techniques.
• Provides counseling through a variety of treatment modalities, with an emphasis on brief treatment, group work and family therapy.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the behavioral, medical and mental health teams to implement treatments for clients/patients leading to positive outcomes.
• Acts as liaison with other community agencies on the client’s behalf when appropriate.
• Documents service encounters in a thorough, accurate and timely manner. Documentation shall be compliant with supervisory instruction and according to protocols established by Heritage Health and Medicaid standards.
• Establishes and maintains the confidence and cooperation of patients and persons connected to the course of work.
• Participates in periodic trainings, and satisfactorily completes required training in a timely manner.
• Adheres to appropriate professional, ethical, and legal standards, and complies with organizational privacy and client confidentiality practices.
• Responsible for maintaining professional, respectful and effective working relationships with staff, patients and community professionals/agencies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety

Hazardous materials are not present. Employees are exposed to noise, dust, fumes/vapors, ionizing radiation, infectious disease, and extreme cold. Personal protective equipment is provided.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time.
• Required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time; while reaching with hands and arms occurs one-third of the day.
• Climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching occur less than one-third of the time.
• Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day.
• Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 – 40 pounds.
• Rarely is there a need to lift more than 41 pounds.
• Must be able to manage efficient keyboard use, hear, see, speak and read.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment in a clinic. Work may be demanding and chaotic at times. Exposed to patient population that will present a variety of contagious diseases, physical injuries, and emotional states of mind.