Psychologist 11 Hours Days Spanish Bilingual Required Bwh - Sjphc
Psychologist 11 Hours Days Spanish Bilingual Required Bwh - Sjphc
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Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology. Massachusetts license in professional discipline.
2.Two or more years post Masters experience in a community mental health setting.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1.Knowledge of general psychological theory and clinical practice including trauma and substance abuse/addiction problems.
2.Knowledge of community resources in mental health and substance abuse.
3.Sensitivity to different cultures/life styles.
4.Fluent in Spanish and English.
Brigham and Womens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin sexual orientation protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The psychologist provides direct mental health and substance abuse services to health center patients and community residents. (S) He also participates in the activities of the department including (but not limited to) assigned administrative responsibilities urgent and emergency care and outreach.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL CARE
1.Provides evaluation and treatment to department clients including psychosocial assessment treatment planning short and longterm therapy couples therapy family therapy group therapy and substance abuse counseling for adults and children. Assesses treatment outcome and provides or secures the most effective treatment for the patients condition. Coordinates care of assigned clients with centerbased providers and others involved with the clients care.
2.Responds to needs of patients and the Service including responding to emergency and urgent care requests and is available to take on new cases as needed.
3.Works with other community agencies as time permits to provide consultation inservice education and assistance in case finding. Provides liaison between health center and other agencies in the area as well as medical providers within the health center.
4.Screens patients and families as needed.
ADMINISTRATIVE
1.Participates in department and centerwide meetings contributing to professional growth of others and self as well as to the needs of the service.
2.Completes all paperwork and documentation related to client records statistics billing necessary reports and correspondence in a timely manner. Follows procedures related to urgent care patient flow new case assignments termination and other required patient contact.
3.Provides a certain number of visits per year as determined in contract.
4.Follows clinics and departments procedures and protocols.
Shift:
Day
Some Weekends.
Employment Type
Part-Time
