Licensed Psychologist - Survivor Services

SUBSIDIARY: Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI)

PROGRAM: Survivor Services

ROLE TYPE: Fee-for-Service (Contract)

JOB OVERVIEW:

Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI) seeks a fee-for-service Psychologist for the Survivor Services program. This person will perform Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBEs), Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs), and consultation for CBEs completed by other JJPI staff and contractors. The Psychologist will also provide clinical supervision/consultation for evaluators, students, and other assigned fee-for-service clinicians. The Psychologist will be responsible for providing the highest quality clinical services to participants of JJPI’s Survivor Services program. This person will report to the Coordinator of Evaluation Services.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Provide the highest quality clinical services to participants at Joseph J. Peters Institute.
• Develop and implement innovative techniques to serve the participants of JJPI more effectively.
• Perform Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Evaluations (CBEs), Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Re-evaluations (CBRs), and consultation for CBEs completed by other JJPI staff and contractors.
• Provide clinical supervision/consultation for evaluators, students, and other assigned fee-for-service clinicians.
• Be responsible for ensuring the clinical quality of evaluation reports provided by self and clinicians and for ensuring timely completion of reports (2 weeks for initial draft and 30 days for final draft).
• Monitor and ensure high utilization levels and effectiveness of clinical work completed by supervisees.
• Provide evidence-based treatment to participants.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide CBEs and CBRs for children, adolescents, and adults in Survivor Services.
• Analyze and integrate data gathered during evaluations to provide diagnostic conclusions and treatment recommendations.
• Provide comprehensive written reports to guide treatment and to respond to referral sources.
• Provide clinical supervision of evaluations and related psychological testing to other JJPI Survivor Services clinicians and students.
• Attend clinical meetings and scheduled supervisions.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements.
• Seek out appropriate professional training to meet licensing requirements.
• Receive training on selected agency evidence-based practices.
• Assist in developing training programs for other staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing new, innovative treatment strategies.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with other agencies.

MAJOR JOB CRITERIA & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of an individual session (or within 72 hours of a group session) with the participant.
• Complete wellness plans every 15th session or every 90 days (whichever occurs first).
• Complete a discharge summary within 5 days of the termination date.
• Provide CBEs and CBRs to participants in Survivor Services.
• Provide Mental Status Exams (MSE) and clinical formulation for CBEs.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work effectively with other staff and contribute to the development of a team approach to treatment.
• Provide input into new programs and work to implement more effective methods of delivering services.
• Understand and communicate with other programs within the agency and work to foster a collaborative team approach across all programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a referral network.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the impact of the caseload requirements on the financial performance of the agency.
• Understand the payment source of each participant.
• Complete all forms required for submission of bills for services in a timely manner and in accordance with JJPI policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure in Pennsylvania as a psychologist
• Doctoral degree in a field related to clinical work
• Significant clinical experience with survivors of sexual, interpersonal, or other forms of trauma

COMPENSATION: Compensation is flat-rate for evaluations and hourly for therapeutic services. Compensation rates are based on qualifications and credentials.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.