Description

Job Objective: The psychologist provides counseling services including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, long-term counseling, psycho-education, case management, advocacy, and follow-up. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the licensed psychologist will administer, evaluate and interpret psychological testing; write, monitor, and coordinate behavior management plans with the clinical team.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
• Interact with patients to gain insight, define goals, and plan action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
• Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
• Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and patient histories.
• Review and evaluate patients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans. Continually assess patient needs, service availability, and appropriateness of treatment plan. Regularly discuss the treatment of problems with patients.
• Interview patients, review records, and confer with care teams to evaluate patients' mental and physical condition and determine their suitability for participation in a specific behavioral program.
• Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
• Consult with or provide consultation to medical providers, therapists, or clinicians regarding care.
• Provide the collaborative documentation for service delivery, including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing, and submit said documentation as specified by set standards. Maintains complete and accurate records and reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
• Promotes positive inter-department cooperation. Willingly participates in appropriate committees or task forces and demonstrates positive behavior in identifying and resolving complex or out-of-policy operation problems.
• Telemedicine services will be provided by licensed and credentialed behavioral health providers who are full/part-time employees or have a current contract with Community Care of West Virginia, Inc. The clinical care will be provided within the scope of their license.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.

Patient Satisfaction:
• Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them courteously and respectfully.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
• Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.
• Take responsibility for helping the patient.

Teamwork:
• Assist in the orientation/training of new members of the care team.
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow members of the care team.
• Assist others in the performance of their assignments.
• Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.
• Consider the impact of your actions on your peers throughout CCWV.
• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within CCWV.

Problem Solving:
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur.
• Record/report the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and remove any faulty equipment from service.
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet patient expectations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Productivity/ Efficiency:
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the department's future needs.
• Organize job functions and work areas to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.

Adherence to Departmental Policies:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and the ability to reference them from appropriate books and manuals.
• Comply with the CCWV's infection control policies and procedures, including the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.

Great Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Extended Sick Pay (ESP)
• Medical Health Insurance and Prescription Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance for Employee and Family
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Voluntary Contribution Plan
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Continuing Medical Education
• Employee Elected Voluntary Coverage for Employee and Family
• Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Spending Account

Qualifications

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a professional medical office setting, business casual dress environment.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing, telephone, and computer work.
• Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• The job requires standing, walking, hearing, reaching, talking, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• The incumbent will be exposed to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment.
• The incumbent will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for their own transportation. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
• Incumbents may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, dismembered, and deceased patients.

Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to engage with varying patient populations.
• Ability to lead group presentations in professional settings using scientific data.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and health care providers.
• Advocate for patients within medical community settings.
• Demonstrated ability in group therapy, group management, individual therapy, and family counseling.

Education/Training/Experience:
• A Master's degree in addiction counseling, mental health counseling, or clinical counseling is highly preferred.
• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Psychologist.
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and fingerprint analysis.
• Two (2) years of practical therapy experience.
• Experience working directly with individuals who have chemical dependencies is highly preferred.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Self-Management, and Patient Engagement strategies.
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid population, insurance providers, and telephonic engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in working with an underserved population.