Job Description

Duties of Unit Psychologist :
(a) Provide patients with individual psychotherapy as assigned.
(b) Provide group therapy services on unit or within the treatment mall as assigned.
(c) Provide clinical psychology services in the form of psychological assessment and testing within the limits of the
psychologist's expertise and privileging, consultation, treatment (individual, group, and milieu).
(d) Consult with treatment care staff. As appropriate, attends clinical management meetings to consult on clinical and
service delivery issues.
(e) Perform risk assessments of patients as requested.
(f) Complete evaluations within specified deadlines.
(g) Complete and document psychological evaluations that include baseline psychological testing.
(h) Meet with patients to implement treatments consistent with the treatment care plan, monitor progress or regression,
and assist in making necessary treatment care plan changes.
(i) Complete psychological evaluations utilizing assessment techniques that address personality, intellectual, and
cognitive impairments, as well as risk and malingering assessments within the limits of the psychologist's expertise.
(j) Complete CSSRS Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale assessment on incoming admissions/transfers and on as
needed basis or according to CSSRS guidelines per OSH policies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Valid Board Licensed Psychologist or Waiver eligible
• Minimum two years of experience in a substance abuse treatment or community mental health setting.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Experience with mental health assessment and diagnosis.
• Experience establishing supportive relationships and working with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and internet applications.
• Knowledge of Clinical documentation (treatment plans, progress notes etc.).
• Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data.

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