Psychology Resident

Our vast array of services educational employment vocational residential habilitative and behavioral health are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative responsive solutions.

General Description: 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.

Job Function(s):

• 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 residents 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

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Masters 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 students graduate school Director of Clinical Training

NOTE: 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

Whats in it for you

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Dependent and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through Tickets at Work
• And More!

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