Psychology Associate

Avera Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Responsible to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention of acute, chronic or moderately disturbed mentally ill clients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Provides clinical consultation services, community education services. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Doctorate (PHD) EDD or PsyD in Psychology or equivalent
• An active license in the state of practice within 1-1/2 Yrs from the Licensing Board.

Nice To Haves

• MSW, LPC, or LMFT with ability to bill for services

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe social adjustment problems.
• Conducts individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the American Psychological Association.
• Assesses progress of clients/patients and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly.
• Coordinates care of clients/patients with referring physician or agency.
• Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures on medical records.
• Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes and other instances as outlined in hospital policy.
• Refers client or patient to outside agencies where appropriate.
• Communicates with family members/significant others to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress.
• Coordinates client/patient billing and modifies treatment program in accordance with insurance coverage, plan provisions, and individual ability to pay.
• Develops and coordinates a system and signage by supervisor as needed as it relates to billable services within the medical record of patients.
• Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.
• Administers and interprets psychological assessment instruments and outcomes.
• Follows through with attending regularly scheduled weekly supervision session with assigned supervisor and/or psychology director.
• Alerts psychology director to any issues or concerns as it relates to policies, procedures, client issues and/or clinic problems.
• Attends at least 50% of the Psychology Section meetings.

Benefits

• PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees