Clinical Psychologist Associate Trainee

8 hours ago

Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full time
Job Summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Clinical Psychologist Associate Trainee to join our team. As a Clinical Psychologist Associate Trainee, you will provide psychological services to patients receiving mental health services, including assessment, consultation, liaison, and psychotherapeutic interventions. You will work under the direct supervision of a designated Wexford Health manager and will be responsible for conducting psychological screenings, assessments, and evaluations, as well as preparing treatment plans for offenders requiring specialized therapy.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct psychological screenings, assessments, and evaluations on all offenders referred for examination and/or treatment.
  • Prepare treatment plans on all offenders requiring specialized therapy.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
  • Seek supervision/consultation on mental health issues from clinical supervisor(s) when appropriate.
  • Complete didactic training offered by supervisor(s).
  • Serve as a member of the Center Crisis Intervention Team, providing assessments and brief therapy to offenders identified as experiencing a psychological/emotional crisis.
  • Provide clinical evaluation for treatment needs of inmates referred by medical, counseling, security, or other facility staff.
  • Provide crisis intervention counseling, brief therapy, and group therapy as indicated for Center residents.
  • Provide consultation to Center staff and administration on the treatment of specific offenders or pertaining to broader Center program issues impacting the mental health of staff and offenders.
  • Complete comprehensive psychosocial history on each admission to the Mental Health Unit.
  • Provide individual and group therapy for offenders identified through evaluation or referred by other qualified mental health professionals.
  • Administer, score, and interpret objective and projective psychological testing in appropriate cases under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
  • Conduct discharge planning for seriously mentally ill offenders returning to the community in the absence of a Clinical Social Worker.
  • Provide documentation in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to Mental Health Unit development and evaluation.
  • Conduct staff training and development and assist in the design of treatment techniques, interventions, and programs.
  • Participate in and conduct in-service programs; assist in orientation of new staff, provide staff training to facility personnel on mental health issues, including the function of the Crisis Team and how to access its services.
  • Monitor the provisions of crisis services, including review of documentation for accuracy, completeness, and fulfillment of Center directives and procedures.
  • Coordinate closely with the Center consulting psychiatrist to ensure patients requiring evaluation for medication or re-evaluation of current medications are seen by the psychiatrist/physician in a timely manner and the psychiatrist is aware of any information pertinent to the patient's clinical condition.
  • Monitor the clinical condition and treatment of special offender populations, as determined necessary by the ADs or local policy (Center's institutional directives).
  • Maintain documentation on all mental health contacts, including submission of a monthly summary report to the IDOC Chief of Mental Health Services and/or Wexford Health Sources representatives as required or requested.
  • Where applicable, provide services for those inmates who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities, including any work-up or court hearing testimony needed.
  • Where applicable, participate in the treatment programming and planning, discussion of problem cases, follow-up, and monitoring of medication and general psychiatric input.
  • Provide mental health services in compliance with all Administrative Directives and Departmental Rules.
  • Provide staff training in areas related to mental health issues, such as signs and symptoms of mental illness, management of mentally ill inmates, crisis intervention, and related topics.
  • Participate in Behavioral Health Ground Rounds as directed.
  • Attend mandatory in-services on an annual basis.
  • Maintain open lines of communication via attendance at staff meetings and/or use of a communication book.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of inmate records.
  • Make suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director and Health Care Unit Administrator.
  • Comply with all supervision and training requirements of the Associate PhD/PsyD Trainee position.
  • Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
  • Travel: Minimal travel required.
  • Licensing: None required, but must be license-eligible through completion of a Masters or Doctoral Degree within an accredited program recognized by the respective licensing board.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate eligibility for licensure pending completion of the respective licensure exam.
  • Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist must be acquired within 960 hours worked of employment.
  • Certification: Current CPR certification accepted from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute.
  • Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
  • Preferred Experience: Experience in working in a clinical setting as a psychologist or licensed mental health professional, and prior experience with the use of an electronic medical record system.

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