Psychologist - Full-Time Hybrid
CARIN Alliance · Wailuku, HI · 2 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
Provides ambulatory behavioral health services including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, and psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, families, and groups, including Intensive Outpatient Programs.
Responsibilities
- Conducts psychological assessments, diagnoses using DSM, and identifies crisis or risk situations, referring patients for urgent care when needed.
- Delivers evidence-based psychotherapy such as crisis intervention, cognitive and behavioral therapies, and family therapy.
- Manages high-risk cases, coordinates referrals, and plans appropriate care levels, including hospital admissions.
- Leads therapeutic and educational groups, evaluates treatment outcomes, and develops clinical guidelines.
- Researches and documents clinical data, formulates treatment strategies, and supports best practices.
- Empowers patients, educates on mental health resources, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and community providers.
- Maintains clinical records, arranges psychological testing, and participates in clinical meetings and quality initiatives.
- Supervises residents and interns, and provides emergency mental health assessments as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited program, with a valid psychologist license and NPI.
- Experience in evidence-based individual and group therapy, treatment planning, assessments, and familiarity with psychiatric medications.
- Strong skills in change management, conflict resolution, communication, and teamwork.
- Knowledge of DSM, clinical documentation standards, and ability to adapt to clinical guidelines.
Additional & Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with accreditation documentation, primary care behavioral health, addiction services, and emergency department consultation is highly desirable.