Psychologist

Additional Information

Please note:

* Harvard University requires a pre-employment reference and background screening.
* Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
* This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

Basic Qualifications

* PsyD or PhD or equivalent work experience required
* Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience

Position Description

Reporting to the Chief of Behavioral Health, this part-time Psychologist provides assessment and clinical care for a diverse population of Harvard employees and their dependents. Facilitates the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and referral of patients for appropriate care. Provides problem-specific, solution-focused care in a short-term therapy model.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Facilitates the clinical management of patients through the process of evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and referral to the appropriate resources.
* Provides individual, group, and crisis intervention.
* Coordinates out-patient visits to ensure timely access to the appropriate services.
* Identifies and monitors high risk patients and expedites an individualized crisis management plan.
* Develops and maintains mechanisms to assure continuity of care for individuals requiring acute care.
* Assists and participates in the development of treatment plans consistent with the policies and procedures of the Behavioral Health Service.
* Supports primary care model.
* Manages caseload of 32-40 patients appropriately.
* Documents all patient contacts accurately and in a timely manner.
* Manages clinically expected outcomes to treatment.
* Makes appropriate referrals.
* Identifies and assesses appropriateness of care and accessibility.

PROFESSIONAL/TEAM WORKPLACE ACCOUNTABILITY:

* Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
* Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities in compliance with AAAHC standards and identifies areas for improvement. Adheres to HUHS documentation standards and monitoring.
* Demonstrates dependable work ethic.

COMPLIANCE:

* Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department.
* Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the department.
* Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security.
* Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer.