What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at CareSTL Health?
POSITION TITLE: Psychologist
REPORTS TO: Director of Behavioral Health
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
CareSTL Health is seeking a Psychologist to join our team! The Psychologist provides behavioral health consultation to children, adolescents, adults, and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Psychologist may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides comprehensive assessment, psychometric evaluation, and diagnosis of behavioral health clients.
- Provides effective treatment planning and assists clients in successfully achieving goals.
- Provides assessment, evaluation, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological / psychiatric problems and/or disorders. Assists the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.
- Evaluates crisis situations and applies appropriate interventions. Assists in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
- Works as a member of the Care Team to improve health outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Masters in Psychology, PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, and
- Must be licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Missouri
- Current BLS/CPR certification
Experience:
- A minimum of three (3) years of counseling experience preferred but not required
- Experience in an integrated health care environment preferred
- Experience in Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and NCQA Standards preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
- Knowledge of DSM-V diagnosis required
- Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
- Comfort with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team
- Good knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions
- Knowledge and competencies with harm reduction, motivational interviewing and relevant treatment modalities that are being used in the field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information:
- Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Full benefits package.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
*We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, and religion, veteran, or disability status.*