Clinical Psychologist

Care New England Health System • Providence, RI

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About The Position

This full-time position with Affinity Physicians, LLC d/b/a Care New England Medical Group, LLC provides clinical services at Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The role serves adults age 18 and older who present with a range of psychological problems, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma- and stress-related disorders, substance abuse disorders, and personality disorders.

The Clinical Psychologist assesses and diagnoses mental and emotional disorders and treats psychological disorders using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. The position also develops treatment plans, monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment as needed, documents services in an electronic patient records database, and provides crisis intervention. The psychologist participates in professional development activities and may supervise clinical psychology interns and psychiatry residents.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Eligibility for a Rhode Island Psychology License.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose mental and emotional disorders.
• Treat psychological disorders using evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
• Develop patient treatment plans specifying the frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, group, and family therapies.
• Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Document assessments and therapy in an electronic patient records database.
• Provide crisis intervention requiring immediate psychological treatment.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops for professional development.
• May supervise clinical psychology interns and psychiatry residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree