Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Job Description
Scope:
A Clinical Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is responsible for using psychological treatment options to help those with mental health disorders. Their duties include meeting with patients to discuss their concerns about their mental health, assessing their symptoms to diagnose their condition, and applying scientific treatment methods to help their patients cope with or overcome their mental health conditions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Selects, administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests and completes psychological assessments. (Including N648 form)
- Assesses patients and makes recommendations for treatments and discharge criteria.
- Conducts various forms of individual and group psychotherapy, including behavior modification and specialized treatment modalities such as DBT and interventions for cognitively impaired patients.
- Consults with medical personnel regarding patient status.
- Writes reports regarding patient progress, competency, and dangerousness.
- Participates in the treatment team, staff, and professional meetings.
- Participates in training programs as a supervisor for trainees and unlicensed staff.
- Observes and intervene in instances of disruptive and assaultive patient behavior.
- Initiates, designs, collaborates, and reports on psychological research or program evaluation
Reporting Relationship:
This person reports directly to Deivy Calvo, Vice-President.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
- State Licensed as Psychologist
- 3 years clinical experience is required, which may include internships, externships, or fellowships
- Experience with diverse population preferred
Requirements:
- A valid Florida driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation and be capable of unrestricted travel in the performance of his/her duties.
- Basic computer skills to work with EHR.
- Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.