Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

We are currently seeking a Part-time Clinical Psychologist (PsyD PhD) . The ideal candidate will be qualified to administer psychological and cognitive assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop effective treatment plans based on their evaluations.

Requirements : Duties include :

• Assess client needs, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behavior.
• Tests assess and diagnose mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders including but not limited to ASD, ADHD, behavioral, developmental, social and interpersonal problems, and challenging behavior to all patients of all ages up to 21yrs old.
• Coordinate and deliver patient care in a cost-effective manner, utilizing resources appropriately and adhering to all CHCS protocols for care.
• Work collaboratively with staff and other clinicians to provide optimal patient care through multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations.
• Monitor and report testing outcomes as necessary to in agency clinicians.
• Create and keep documentation as required by agency policies, ethics and best practices.
• Attend required staff meetings and case consultations.
• Provide consultation with professionals inside the agency, and by request from those outside the agency, who are involved in the care of clients served by CHCS.
• Develop and monitor appropriate programs of treatment and / or training, including specialized therapy services, clinical supervision services, and other services as requested.
• Maintain current practice knowledge by meeting CE requirements and licensure.
• Abide by the Ethical and Professional Standards established by the American Psychological Association.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures including office hours which as part-time and P for P the schedule will determine the hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide clinical supervision to Psychology Service Extenders, LMSWs, LPCs and PsyD / PHD Psychology Practicum Interns as requested.

Education :

Doctoral degree in Psychology and licensure as a psychologist to practice independently in the State of Idaho.

Required Skills :

Well versed in psychological and neurobehavioral assessment with children and adolescents and competent in the areas of therapy, interdisciplinary consultation, and diagnostics. Organized; Proficient in Word / Excel; Good interpersonal skills; Time management skills; Strong writing skills.

Preferred Skills : Bilingual in Spanish

Limitations and Disclaimer :

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.