Certified Psychological Assistant

Athena Care • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Athena Care is currently seeking a Certified Psychological Assistant (CPA) to join our team in Hendersonville/Nashville. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Certified Psychological Assistant position provides direct care to patients of Athena by providing psychological assessments using appropriate clinical knowledge and adherence to Company standards. Administer psychological assessments in a consistent manner with prevailing standards and procedures. Ensure that the services are provided in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility, local, state, and federal laws, regulation and licensure/accreditation standards. Create a climate that promotes quality treatment for each client and family through excellence as outlined in the facility’s policies and procedures. Attend clinical staffing meetings and seek supervision consistently and when situations warrant. Collect and communicate ongoing clinical data to the supervising psychologist, treating clinician, and direct support staff. Develop professional competence through participation in continuing educational programs. Assist and coordinate care to meet all accreditation and certification requirements

Requirements

• Masters degree In Clinical Psychology required
• Current, valid Certified Psychological Assistant (CPA) license Issued by the state of TN
• Knowledge of health care laws and regulations, Including HIPAA
• Knowledge of industy trends related to clinical performance
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Verbal communication
• Listening
• Data entry skills
• People skills
• Informing
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Professional judgment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients of Athena by providing psychological assessments using appropriate clinical knowledge and adherence to Company standards.
• Administer psychological assessments in a consistent manner with prevailing standards and procedures.
• Ensure that the services are provided in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility, local, state, and federal laws, regulation and licensure/accreditation standards.
• Create a climate that promotes quality treatment for each client and family through excellence as outlined in the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Attend clinical staffing meetings and seek supervision consistently and when situations warrant.
• Collect and communicate ongoing clinical data to the supervising psychologist, treating clinician, and direct support staff.
• Develop professional competence through participation in continuing educational programs.
• Assist and coordinate care to meet all accreditation and certification requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees