What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at The Arora Group?
Currently recruiting a Psychologist to provide psychotherapeutic services to Government civilian and military members, and their spouses at Ft. Meade, Maryland for the purposes of providing psychological treatment and consultation. The Psychologist is a full-time position, with hours on M - F, between 6 AM and 6 PM.
DUTIES OF THE PSYCHOLOGIST:
The Psychologist, shall provide clinical assessment of Agency employees, assignees, and their spouses, to include:
- Gathering and/or reviewing intake data and other pertinent information,
- Conducting a clinical interview/assessment, including a thorough risk assessment
- Determining diagnosis based on the criteria outlined in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM),
- Documenting all case contacts in SOAP format within five (5) working days,
- Developing a treatment plan
- Documenting clinical assessments.
The Psychologist shall provide brief therapy and/or referral to appropriate community resource, to include:
- Short term therapeutic interventions (10 or fewer sessions),
- When indicated, referral to outside mental health providers, support groups, social services agencies,
- Follow guidelines for child/vulnerable adult abuse reporting,
- Follow-ups with client and referral sources to ensure that needs are met
- Ensure timely documentation of therapy and/or referral services within five (5) working days and case closing within ninety (90) days of last encounter.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PSYCHOLOGIST:
- Three (3) year experience in mental health counseling or assessment;
- Three (3) years'experience in the following:
- Providing consultation on mental health related matters;
- Conducting clinical interviews/assessments;
- Determining diagnosis based on criteria outlined in latest version of the DSM;
- Developing treatment plans;or
- Conducting therapeutic interventions
- Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology;and,
- A current, unrestricted license to practice mental health treatment and/or consultation from any U.S. Jurisdiction with no pending adverse actions (e.G. Suspensions, letters of counseling, restrictions to practice only with supervision, revocations) before any licensing board of hospital credentials committee.
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 30 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty service members, their families, and veterans.
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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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