Psychologist - Behavioral Health - FT - Day

Position Status: Full time, Exempt

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) | Hours Per Week: 40

About the Role

Licensed Psychologists are professionals trained and licensed to provide clinical psychological services to patients and their families. This includes assessment and evaluation, diagnostic and forensic services, treatment and discharge of outpatient mental health patients, as well as referral to other psychiatric, psychological, behavioral health, and medical services as appropriate. A Psychologist also provides psychological assessments and evaluations through testing, measurement, and examination as defined by their licensure and doctorate level of education. The Psychologist may also function as a Consultant for individual programs and service lines to support the integrity of clinical content and initiatives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college of Clinical Psychology. Required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Psychologist - KSBSRB Required
• American Board of Professional Psychology certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform consultations on patients, including a mental status exam, collection of relevant psychosocial history, diagnosis of psychiatric presentations, development of an appropriate individualized treatment plan (with measurable goals, objectives, and outcomes), and development of discharge plans that effectively support the patient at home or in the community.
• Conduct psychological evaluations, assessments, and testing. Neuropsychological testing (if assigned to work with the Adult population).
• Familiarity with the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for accurate diagnosis. Prepare psychological reports and provide results and treatment recommendations to providers, patients, and multidisciplinary team members as requested.
• Provide individual, family, and group treatment when appropriate. Treatment plans, psychological evaluations, and assessments may be reviewed by the Director of Clinical Services. Maintain a high standard of practice at all times.
• Participate in discharge planning by assisting the patient in identifying appropriate treatment goals, providing evaluation and consultation, identifying reasonable timelines, educating the patient about their diagnosis and treatment, and helping develop realistic expectations concerning treatment and prognosis.
• Meet organizational and department standards for punctuality and attendance.
• Produce timely and accurate documentation.
• Meet HIPAA and corporate compliance standards.
• Support the overall mission and goals of Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Services.
• Comply with all policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace must be quiet and distraction-free to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to job duties and communication during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability: Hybrid

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Lifting: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours