Psychologist - Safety & Responsibility Program (Fee-for-Service)

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JOB OVERVIEW :

The Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI) seeks a fee-for-service psychologist for the Adult and Youth Safety and Responsibility Programs (SRP).

This person will perform evaluations and consultations in all three of SRP’s programs : Youth Sexual Behavior, Adults Sexual Behavior, and Adult Relational Violence.

The psychologist will provide the highest quality clinical services to participants at JJPI and help implement techniques to serve these participants more effectively.

ROLE TYPE : Contractor (Fee-for-Service)

RESPONSIBILITIES : Primary Functions

Primary Functions

• Provide the highest quality clinical services to participants at the Joseph J. Peters Institute.
• Provide Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBE) to participants in the Safety and Responsibility Programs : Youth Sexual Behavior, Adult Sexual Behavior, and Adult Relational Violence.
• Ensure the clinical quality of evaluation reports provided by self and clinicians. Ensure the timeliness of report completion (2 weeks first draft, 4 weeks final draft).
• Provide consultation / oversight during participant resiliency reviews as needed.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide MSEs & clinical formulation for CBEs.
• Perform clinical evaluation of adolescents and adults who have sexual behavior issues / offenses and adults who have engaged in intimate partner violence.
• Attend clinical meetings as needed.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements including : Complete an Initial Resiliency / Treatment Plan Review within three weeks of intake.

Complete updated Resiliency Plans every 180 days or when clinically indicated (whichever occurs first).Complete progress notes within 24 hours of each individual session (or within 72 hours of each group session).

Follow up appropriately with participants who have missed a session.Complete a discharge summary within five days of termination date.

Complete and provide statistical reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week / pay period.

• Seek out appropriate professional training in the areas of adult sexual offending, adult perpetrators of intimate partner / domestic violence, and adolescents with sexually inappropriate behavior.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with other agencies / organizations.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Supervise clinicians performing evaluation services.
• Coordinate completion of evaluation reports in a timely fashion.
• Provide reports for any required court dates.
• Assist in developing training programs for other staff members.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate submission of all evaluation-related paperwork.
• Coordinate the activities of the Evaluation Unit.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Work effectively with other staff members and contribute to the development of a team approach to treatment.
• Provide input for new programs and work to implement more effective methods of delivering services.
• Understand and communicate with other programs within the agency. Work to foster a collaborative team approach across all programs.

Financial Responsibilities

• Understand the impact of caseload requirements on the financial performance of the agency.
• Understand the payment source of each participant.
• Complete all forms required for submission of bills for services in a timely manner.
• Work with other staff members to develop new treatment programs that promote the financial performance of the agency.

Supervision

Supervise / oversee evaluations completed by non-psychologist mental health professionals and practicum students as needed.

Consultation

The psychologist is invited to participate (and will be compensated for participating) in group consultation with other contractors, employees, and the service director / coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Doctoral degree from an accredited program in a field related to clinical work
• Licensure in Pennsylvania as a psychologist
30+ days ago