Psychology

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.

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.