Licensed Psychologist at the David Farber ASPIRE Center

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a licensed psychologist for the David Farber ASPIRE Center, a suicide prevention specialty center serving adults and youth. The Center is also a Community Treatment and Services Center within the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. The position is based in an academic setting focused on suicide prevention research and education, with outpatient clinical operations functioning as a satellite to the department’s larger outpatient psychiatric practice. The Center provides individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy in person and through telehealth. Medication management is available in collaboration with the department. Its clinical model emphasizes family involvement and family-based intervention for youth and adult patients, including partnering with families throughout treatment. Strong candidates have experience serving high-risk populations through a trauma-informed and affirming approach, particularly people with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Training in evidence-based practices for treating suicidal individuals is preferred; the Center will provide training when needed. Experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy is especially encouraged. The psychologist evaluates and treats patients, collaborates with healthcare teams within their scope of practice, coordinates patient care, maintains licensure and privileges, and may supervise residents, fellows, and medical students as needed. The role includes documenting and coding patient encounters, using evidence-based guidelines and resources efficiently, and supporting quality patient-centered care. The position will be filled when an appropriately qualified candidate is identified.

Requirements

Doctorate in Psychology.
Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist credential upon hire.
Demonstrated skill in clinical assessment and therapeutic techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of the behavioral health field and available resources.
Maintain appropriate institutional, departmental, state, and national professional certifications and continuing education requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a behavioral health or related setting.
Experience working with high-risk populations through a trauma-informed and affirming lens, particularly people with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Training in evidence-based practices for treating suicidal individuals.
Experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Documented history of engaging with and providing services to individuals from historically underserved communities.
Bilingual English-Spanish therapy capabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide quality clinical evaluations and treatment to patients.
Involve patients, families, and colleagues in patient-centered care and service excellence.
Collaborate with healthcare teams and colleagues, participate in related activities, and maintain availability for patient care.
Coordinate patient care and respond promptly to requests concerning appointments, access, and referrals.
Monitor patient satisfaction scores and work with leadership on strategies to improve the patient experience.
Document and code patient visits and encounters in the appropriate medical record in accordance with applicable compliance standards and state and federal guidelines.
Use standard processes and evidence-based guidelines to deliver quality care.
Use resources, including electronic medical record technology, efficiently and effectively while ensuring timely and appropriate medical documentation.
Promote and refer internally to appropriate resources and practitioners to enhance quality of care.
Maintain licensure, medical staff privileges, and applicable professional certifications and continuing education requirements.
Perform clinical procedures within the scope of practice and medical staff privileges.
Supervise residents, fellows, and medical students when needed.
Communicate clearly with practitioners and patients and present colleagues and oneself in a positive, professional manner.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Supplemental insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Retirement plans.
Tuition assistance.
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.