Psychologist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke County, Virginia, VA

1d•$106,321 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Catawba Hospital, the Psychologist contributes to assessment, treatment, behavioral support, and discharge planning for adults receiving inpatient psychiatric care. The role works with multidisciplinary treatment teams to translate clinical findings into recommendations that guide patient care. The psychologist conducts psychological and neuropsychological assessments, provides psychotherapy and psychoeducation, responds to crises, consults on behavioral management, and supports diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge planning. The position also involves clinical documentation, team participation and leadership support, recommendations to colleagues, and cross-coverage as needed.

Requirements

Ability to conduct and integrate complex psychological assessments and treatments in a timely manner.
Ability to plan and provide clinically sound and timely diagnosis and interventions.
Ability to provide psychological input to multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Competency as a coach or trainer.
Ability to prepare accurate, comprehensive written and oral presentations for case conceptualizations, treatment planning, and individualized interventions.
Ability to use appropriate techniques for behavioral assessment and intervention as needed or as mandated by DBHDS.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing psychological services in an inpatient psychiatric, forensic, behavioral health, or other high-acuity clinical setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Review patient records and conduct clinical interviews.
Select and administer appropriate psychological and neuropsychological tests; interpret results and communicate findings and recommendations through written reports and oral presentations.
Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
Select treatment modalities based on patient needs.
Provide crisis intervention and psychological services to promote patient safety, recovery, and optimal psychological functioning.
Consult with treatment teams and hospital staff on behavioral management, treatment planning, and individualized interventions.
Develop and evaluate behavioral guidelines, milieu plans, and individualized behavioral interventions; provide staff education as appropriate.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital requirements and applicable standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams by providing psychological expertise and contributing to diagnosis and treatment planning.
Develop behavioral management plans and assist with team leadership.
Support discharge planning and provide clinical recommendations to colleagues.
Provide cross-coverage as needed.