Psychologist

Psychologist

Assess and evaluate patient's symptoms, needs, strengths, weaknesses, and treatment goals through diagnostic assessments and social histories. Complete State of MN mandated diagnostic assessments and screening measures related to treatment and outcomes of the assigned patient population. Establish collaborative treatment plans with goals and implement the patient's course of treatment with the physician and other interdisciplinary team members, in order to facilitate stabilization and commitment to specific goals.

Provide a range of psychotherapy interventions to include individual, couples, marital, family, and group therapy using the appropriate therapeutic interventions/modalities. Complete risk assessments and coordinate safety plans with patient and families. Provide psychological testing to assist with diagnostic clarification and treatment planning in one or more of our multidisciplinary diagnostic clinics, partial hospital programs, or in the inpatient mental health unit.

Provide consultation for the consultation/liaison services at the hospital campus or in the emergency department. Maintain accurate, timely, and up to date records of patient progress, documents the results of therapeutic sessions, treatment plans, and progress toward goals. Facilitate appropriate exchange of information between team members and/or community agencies. Complete documentation as needed and/or required by county social services to facilitate connection with case management services.

Coordinate and support patients/families/guardians in completing letters of referral, application, and other paperwork which assists patients in accessing needed resources in this community and surrounding communities. Provide clinical data to advocate for necessary treatment of patients as part of the insurance review update process. Provide consultation to the Inpatient Mental Health Unit or one of the Partial Hospital Program on the interpretation of psychological test data to facilitate in treatment and discharge planning, especially in complex or high-risk cases that affect the care planning process.

Participate in the education of behavioral health or primary clinic staff regarding the psychosocial aspects of a variety of mental health disorders. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with public and private agencies, organizations, and referral resources. Serve as appropriate on Behavioral Health Services interdisciplinary task forces and committees. Participate in patient-focused policy formation and performance improvement activities. Maintain current knowledge of literature, research, and developments in the area of mental health diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Participate in orientation and supervision of new staff and interns.

PhD or PsyD from an accredited university in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Must possess Minnesota Board of Psychology license.

Location of Position: 1900 Centra Care Circle, St. Cloud, MN 56303

Salary range: based on a 1.0 FTE: $/year - $162,448/year

Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, and employee discounts.