Psychologist Senior

Job Summary

Assumes a leadership role in the delivery of a specific psychological program and ensures the optimum provision of psychological assessment and treatment for a specific population which this program serves.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, treatment, and education regarding the assessment and treatment of patients and their families. • Provide appropriate psychotherapy treatment to the individual, group, and/or family. • Adhere to policies which assure confidentiality of patient communications. • Act as a consultant to Clinical Nurses and therapists regarding treatment program accordingly. • Assess the progress of patients and modifies or extends the treatment program accordingly. • Maintain records on patient assessments, treatments, and consultations. • Develop and implement testing methods and techniques for psychological assessment. • Establish and institute protocols for particular treatments and/or patient groups. • Participate in the development and works to improve quality assurance within the department. • Develop, implement, instruct, and monitor behavioral management programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Doctorate Degree (Required) Experience: Preferred

Credentials

• Psychologist, Licensed (Required)

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular

Location: Cancer Center Building

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lauren R. Lane lauren.lane@camc.org

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