Psychologist

Erlanger Behavioral Health•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Psychologist to provide care for patients based on their individual needs. The role may be performed via telehealth and involves assessing and evaluating patients through case histories, interviews, observation, and psychological testing. The Psychologist provides individual, couples, family, or group counseling to support patients’ personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment, and diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders to formulate and administer treatment programs. The Psychologist develops and implements patient care plans, monitors outcomes, provides clinical leadership, and collaborates with clinical staff and other providers. The role also includes psychological assessments, consultation and training for team members, and educating patients and families about medications, symptoms, illnesses, and side effects when requested. The position is PRN, averaging 10 hours per month, with caseload determined by patient needs.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university; degree level is determined by state requirements.
Current professional license in accordance with state regulations and requirements.
Ability to use individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy modalities.
One year of experience in a supervisory capacity in a mental health treatment program, preferably including clinical and administrative supervision.
Training with autism patients.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance coverage, and access to an automobile where required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience after earning a master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and diagnose patients using specialized knowledge and skills.
Develop and implement patient care plans based on clinical expertise, risk, and overall patient-care complexity, and identify desired outcomes.
Prescribe and manage medications within the prescriptive authority allowed by the state where the facility operates.
Evaluate and monitor patient outcomes and responses to care using current best-practice guidelines and clinical protocols.
Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, and medical and psychosocial approaches.
Collaborate with clinical staff in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, and review of patient progress and treatment.
Consult with and train team members regarding patients’ medical and psychological care, including pharmacologic management needs.
Conduct psychological assessments and educate patients and families about medications, symptoms, illnesses, and side effects upon request.
Collaborate with other providers as necessary.
Participate in the ongoing assessment and therapeutic engagement of patients.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for patient care.
As needed, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests; advise others on the appropriateness of testing; and evaluate personality and cognitive functioning.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other assigned functions and tasks.