Clinical Psychologist (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Hope Centers provides educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs using a multidisciplinary approach. The Clinical Psychologist provides professional psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy counseling to identify emotional, mental, and behavioral problems through observations, interviews, and tests. The role identifies and diagnoses disorders, develops and implements treatment plans, supports clients in setting goals, and monitors progress through regular sessions. The psychologist also administers assessments and evaluations, uses the DSM-V in diagnostic activities, and facilitates positive change in clients’ functioning. Treatment may include group or family therapy and interventions to address specific phobias. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
- Doctorate in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or health psychology.
- Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
- Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
- Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance.
- Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Department of Education.
- Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
- Act 168 from previous employers where the candidate came into contact with children.
- State license to practice and/or certification.
- CPR/First Aid.
- TB/Physical.
Nice To Haves
- Specialized training in child/adolescent assessment and treatment.
Responsibilities
- Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues.
- Diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes.
- Help clients define goals and plan actions to support personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
- Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions.
- Administer assessment tools to identify issues of concern and evaluation procedures to determine clients’ level of functionality.
- Conduct diagnostic activities using the DSM-V to formally identify issues.
- Facilitate positive change in clients’ functioning.
- Oversee group or family therapy, or use intervention techniques to address specific phobias.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate.
- Health insurance with employer contribution.
- Dental and vision insurance fully paid by the employer.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement Investment Savings Plan.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Discount Market.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
