Psychology Resident

Chimes•Exton, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychology Resident is responsible for providing clinical services within the context of their assigned program and/or service, while utilizing the experience as part of their formal educational training through a field placement agreement with their college/university as part of their pre-doctoral psychology internship requirement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology
600 hours of supervised clinical practicums within the context of a doctoral psychology program
Approval of readiness by the student’s graduate school Director of Clinical Training

Nice To Haves

At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of the organization and management of clinical and/or treatment services for behavioral health clients.
Effectively implement program goals regarding service delivery.
Maintain compliance with agency clinical and administrative standards as a clinical resident and consistent with the field placement agreement approved by the resident’s college/university.
Maintain regular attendance at resident meetings and program staff meetings to meet the administrative needs of the program.
Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Complete all personally required training as per the Professional Development Plan.
Submit to Human Resources promptly copies of all required documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal training.
Provide quality services based on established best practice principles of care.
Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery.
Assist supervisor in evaluating program effectiveness and developing annual program plan.
Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives and agencies.
Assist supervisor with new proposal development, when requested, for service enhancement or expansion in response to RFPs or other growth opportunities.
Maintain effectiveness in providing all authorized client services and providing supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly.
Submit timely and accurate payroll and billing documentation.
Demonstrate knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities, their symptoms, treatment, and social implications; knowledge of the principles, philosophy, and practice of substance abuse treatment, as applicable to the population treated by therapist; and knowledge of the principles, philosophy of treating special populations, such as adolescents, geriatric, as applicable to population treated by therapist.
Provide direct clinical service delivery relevant to the program description
Receive weekly supervision from designated supervisor(s)
Develop and oversee the implementation of treatment plans
Evaluate clients, interpret results of findings, make decisions, and prescribe or carry out a course of treatment
Conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological evaluations as requested
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Participate in peer group supervision, as well as relevant program staff meetings
Provide clinical supervision to a designated practicum student under the supervision of a supervising psychologist
Attend training as required
Review charts
Perform other duties as assigned