Clinical Psychologist - Adult Outpatient

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

30d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief of Adult Psychiatry, the Psychologist provides clinical services to patients, couples, and families being treated in Outpatient Behavioral Health. Demonstrates doctorate level knowledge of developmental stages, personality structure and development, mental health diagnoses, current treatment modalities, and psychological testing methods. Clinical responsibilities include conducting intake interviews to obtain patient history information, contributing diagnostic information, making preliminary diagnoses, and participating in the development of an interdisciplinary assessment and treatment plan which will typically include developmental pediatric input, psychological testing, individual insight-oriented or interactive psychotherapy, family therapy, and collaboration with outside agencies (e.g., public and private schools, daycare centers, mental health agencies, child advocacy groups), and contributions by other psychological disciplines.

Requirements

Experience in providing treatment in outpatient mental health settings
Knowledge of medical terminology and of healthcare systems
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Knowledge base related to issues of cultural competence.
Doctor of Psychology (Required)
Licensed Psychologist - State of Massachusetts

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with trauma histories

Responsibilities

Provides age appropriate treatment to patients.
Evaluates patients to assess presenting problem, contributing history, and current mental status.
Develops behaviorally specific treatment plans including measurable treatment goals.
Completes all documentation related to treatment in the clinical record according to established standards consistent with NCQA guidelines.
Manages the necessary documentation and provides the information required by third party payers to secure reimbursement.
Conducts meetings with families, significant others and other service providers as delineated in the treatment plan.
Provides psychological testing as requested or necessary for assessment or treatment purposes.
Provides strategic information and input to the Practice Manager as needed for service quality evaluation, and program development.
As supported by the Practice Manager or Chief Child Psychiatry, participates in teaching activities and academic activities, which may include the clinical supervision of practicum students, post doctoral students and other clinicians as requested.
Participates in other special activities of the department as requested by the Practice Manager.
Observes all health and safety requirements.
Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
Management has the right to add or change to the job responsibilities at any time.