Clinical Psychologist-Provisional License

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for completing patient assessments and diagnosis, psychological testing and evaluation, treatment planning, supportive therapy, crisis intervention, individual, group, and family psychotherapy, discharge planning and evaluation of care in collaboration with the patient, family and health care team all while under the supervision of the Counseling Center Psychology and Therapy Supervisor who is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Must relate to and work well with people of all cultures and ages, providing clinical services appropriate to individual and group needs.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• *Performs and documents initial and continuing patient assessment, including assignment of diagnosis, in conformance with regulatory and oversight standards and requirements as permitted as a provisionally licensed psychologist.
• *Administers and interprets psychological testing as permitted under provisional supervision.
• *Formulates and documents psychological evaluations as permitted under provisional supervision.
• *Constructs individualized treatment plans based on patients’ strengths and needs identified in the diagnostic assessment.
• *Effectively implements planned interventions including individual, group, and/or family therapy; documents actions and outcomes in conformance with departmental and legal requirements.
• *Evaluates and documents patients’ progress.
• *Modifies or extends patients’ treatment program as clinically indicated.
• *Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological intervention.
• *Communicates with family members and significant others involved in the patient’s continuing treatment to enhance treatment effectiveness and progress.
• *Consults with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement optimal treatment plans.
• Plans and participates in ongoing staff development and community presentations.
• *Maintains current knowledge of procedures, equipment, and supplies necessary for state-of-art assessment and treatment of patients; makes recommendations to the manager as requested.
• Develops and maintains records of patients’ data and information; formats presentations/reports and/or presents upon request.
• *Documents information in conformance with all oversight, regulatory, and legal requirements including Joint Commission, CMS, and Medical Center procedures.
• Participates on committees as assigned.
• *Exhibits fiscal accountability through cost-effective use of time, materials, and other resources.
• *Screens prospective patients to determine appropriateness for admission to Mental Health Services or referral to other community resources.
• *Provides presentations to therapists, other staff, and students as requested by manager.
• Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals/literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities; maintains competencies appropriate to work position.
• *Maintains confidentiality of information and knowledge about patients and other employees gained through position at the Medical Center.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and treatments used in psychology.
• Knowledge of current version of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Knowledge of a broad range of psychometrics.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
• Skill in making accurate mental health diagnosis.
• Skill in administering psychometrics to obtain optimum results.
• Skill in applying appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques to effect desired change in client or client system.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.
• Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to document complete and useful psychological evaluations and construct relevant treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively treat a broad range of clients with diverse needs and attributes.
• Ability to effectively manage a rapidly changing and demanding workload.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current unrestricted provisional licensure to practice psychology in the State of Nebraska required with plan to take and pass EPPP exam and the NE Jurisprudence Exam and obtain full unrestricted Nebraska License to Practice Psychology in one (1) year. Doctoral degree in Psychology required. Provisional Licensure of psychology to furnish diagnostic, assessment, preventive, and therapeutic services directly to individuals under supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. Minimum of one (1) year internship experience working with mental health populations in assessing, diagnosing disorders, treatment planning, conducting psychological evaluations and providing therapy to patients required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) – Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body