What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychologist position at The Arora Group?
Currently recruiting a Clinical Psychologist 1 (Family Health) to provide family health, primary care behavioral health services at Andrews Medical Group, Joint Base Andrews in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Monday through Friday, 7: 30 a.M. To 4: 30 p.M., with a one-hour lunch, excluding federal holidays. This role supports mission-driven health care for eligible military and federal healthcare beneficiaries.
DUTIES OF THE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 1 (FAMILY HEALTH):
- Demonstrates core competency skills for BHC independent practice within 90-180 days of starting.
- Replacement/Turnover of an employee: The candidate is required to complete DHA PCBH mandatory training before beginning patient care duties at the MTF. If the candidate does not pass either the Phase I and/or II training and evaluation, the contractor shall submit a replacement candidate upon notice of the candidate's failure.
- BHCs provide focused evidence-based assessment and intervention (primarily cognitive, behavioral, motivational, and acceptance-based approaches) to eligible beneficiaries of all ages in primary care under the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of service delivery for a range of problem presentations including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, stress, insomnia, pain, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use and behaviors impacting health.
- Services will be delivered in a manner consistent with a population health approach.,(e.G., 15- to 30-minute appointments;brief episodes of care;availability of same-day services, educational classes, team-based approaches to health service delivery and assessing/addressing population needs).
- BHCs will regularly engage in behaviors to increase the number and variety of referrals they receive from primary care managers (PCMs) to reach the utilization goal by maximizing opportunities to educate and train PCMH staff members on appropriate referrals and collaborating with the healthcare team to expand their ability to effectively deliver healthcare services.
- BHCs provide classes with topics appropriate for primary care (e.G., stress management class, sleep enhancement class, chronic pain class), and in a format appropriate for primary care (e.G. Educational, didactic in nature;open enrollment;not psychotherapy process oriented).
- BHCs will work independently and effectively use appropriate communication format in addressing and resolving professional issue: use skill in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.
- BHCs must possess organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical recommendations to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.
- BHCs will successfully consult with primary care managers (PCMs) on-demand about general issues and specific patients;ensure PCMs receive same-day verbal and/or written feedback on patients seen each day.
- Deliver brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and how they can provide stepped-care services on a range of patient problem presentations.
- Participate in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic.
- BHCs will provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in the patient's electronic medical record after the patient is seen within the allowable timeframe defined by the MTF standard.
- BHC will effectively manage a full daily patient load and maintain scheduled template consistent with the DHA policy.
- Participate in approved research and quality improvement projects relating to primary care behavioral health services.
- Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required.
- Attend and participate in meetings and required mandatory training during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities. Participate in pain and/or sleep pathways and other initiatives as required by the DHA policy.
- Quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, primary care staff meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by supervisor.
- Participate in peer review process.
- Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
- Education: Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Board Certification: None
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.
- Clinical psychologists are required to function in a primary care location as a full-time equivalent provider as a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) as detailed in the most current Primary Care Behavioral Health DHA Procedural Instruction and Procedures Manual. Successfully completes DHA BHC training.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen for access to U.S. Government networks.
- Must provide documentation of applicable occupational-health testing or physical examination, required immunizations and annual vaccinations, and tuberculosis screening.
- Must use N95 respiratory protection when required for patient care and complete respirator fit testing and training within 30 days after in-processing and annually thereafter.
- Must complete applicable government security inquiry, qualifying or credentialing documentation, staff orientation, HIPAA training, MHS GENESIS training, and other required agency training.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Competitive starting salary
- 22 days paid vacation per year!
- 11 paid Federal holidays per year
- Health & Welfare benefit contributes toward health insurance and short- and long-term disability
- Dental & Vision plans, 401(K)
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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