Psychologist

Brattleboro Retreat • Brattleboro, VT

138d • Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides psychological assessment, diagnosis and individual, group, and family therapy, case management services, referral, and follow-up for patients with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders, and consultation with outside facilities and/or agencies. Responsible for supervising psychology practicum students, interns and/or post-doctoral fellows. Job is primarily on-site to provide in-person supervision for trainees and on-site treatment for patients. Remote work is possible based on approval from supervisor.

Requirements

• Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Preferred but not required - licensed for at least three years at the Doctoral level.
• Valid Vermont Psychology license or license eligible.
• Eligible for credentialing with 3rd party payors.
• Eligible for appointment to medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose or evaluate psychiatric disorders of individuals and administer programs of treatment.
• Interview patients in outpatient and inpatient settings and review medical and social case histories.
• Observe patients in various situations; select, administer, and interpret intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment.
• Provide consultation to other mental health professionals regarding test results.
• Treat psychological disorders to effect improved adjustment utilizing various psychological techniques.
• Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Communicate with and counsel family members as appropriate.
• Document assessments and therapy sessions in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records.
• Provide quality services to patients, including clinical care and documentation.
• Adhere to the Retreat's code of ethics, standards, policies and procedures as well as the state mental health code.
• Provide crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development.
• Provide leadership in program development and evaluation in specified area.
• Develop and recommend changes to improve service delivery as needed.
• Assist in receiving authorization from managed care/insurance companies.
• Instruct and direct psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows and practicum students.
• Supervise psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows and practicum students.
• Provide psychological consultations to other mental health professionals within the hospital and other community-based agencies regarding clients and/or patient care.
• Provide clinical supervision under directive of departmental director.
• Contribute to research design, methodology and statistical analysis for Brattleboro Retreat programs.
• Participate in developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives.
• Cooperate in marketing of Retreat corporate and departmental services.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree