School Psychologist

Psychologist I Vernal, UT2024-2025

K-12
Full time
Onsite
Pay: $40-55 an hour

Tasks:

1. Assessment and Diagnosis
Conduct psychological assessments, including tests, interviews, and behavioral observations, to evaluate mental health, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral issues.
Diagnose mental disorders based on the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria.
2. Therapy and Counseling
Provide psychotherapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families to help them manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs.
Use various therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
3. Research and Data Analysis
Conduct psychological research to understand behavior, mental processes, and societal trends.
Analyze data and publish findings in journals to contribute to the field.
Stay up to date with the latest research to inform clinical practices.
4. Consultation and Collaboration
Consult with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, social workers, educators, and medical doctors, to coordinate care for clients.
Work with schools, businesses, or government agencies to provide expertise on psychological issues like learning disabilities, workplace mental health, or public health crises.
5. Crisis Intervention
Respond to emergency situations, such as suicidal ideation, domestic violence, or trauma, and provide immediate psychological support.
Work in crisis hotlines, community health organizations, or hospitals to assist those in urgent need.
6. Training and Supervision
Supervise interns, trainees, or new psychologists, providing guidance in clinical practice and research.
Train staff in mental health organizations, schools, or corporations about psychological well-being, stress management, or other mental health topics.
7. Advocacy and Public Education
Advocate for mental health policies, awareness, and funding within the state.
Provide public education through workshops, seminars, or media on mental health issues, stress management, parenting strategies, etc.
8. Administrative Responsibilities
Keep detailed records of assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care.
Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining client files.
Comply with Californias regulations, such as those enforced by the California Board of Psychology and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) for client privacy and care.
9. Specializations
Clinical Psychologists: Focus on diagnosing and treating mental illness and psychological disorders.
Counseling Psychologists: Help individuals with emotional, social, and developmental challenges.
Forensic Psychologists: Work in the legal system, providing psychological expertise in criminal cases, custody disputes, and competency hearings.
School Psychologists: Focus on childrens learning, behavior, and mental health within educational settings.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists: Work with businesses to improve workplace productivity, employee well-being, and organizational structure.