Clinical Psychologist

Middlesex Health; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex Health in Augusta, GA is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to provide direct care within a multidisciplinary mental health clinic. The role includes individual, couples, family and group therapy, assessments, treatment planning and testing.

The candidate will join a high-performing team, conduct DSM-5 diagnoses, develop biopsychosocial assessments, and participate in supervision of trainees while ensuring culturally competent care.

Qualifications

• Possession of valid clinical license in Connecticut.
• Ability to diagnose using DSM 5.
• Experience providing direct clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Participates in direct care to assess needs and coordinate services to the appropriate population (children, adolescents, adults, and families).
• Provides initial mental health assessments resulting in measurement-based care planning.
• Provides brief, solution-focused therapy.
• Provide group psychoeducation/treatment related to specific diagnoses/presenting issues.
• Provide psychological/neuropsychological testing to patients referred.
• Participate in care coordination.
• Maintains daily/weekly scheduled appointments in electronic records systems.
• Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families.
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, including external partners and agencies.
• Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner.
• Participate in our high-risk program.
• Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients, including LGBTQ+ community.
• Participate in supervising psychology trainees in accordance with ABA compliance.

Skills

License in CT

DSM-5 diagnosis

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy.D)

Job description

Position Highlights

• Department: Mental Health Clinic
• Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week

Summary

Aspart of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Psychologist will provide direct care, including individual (including youth), couple, family, and group therapeutic services to patients, including assessments, treatment plans, discharge planning, and psychological testing/evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in direct care to assess needs and coordinate services to the appropriate population (children, adolescents, adults, and families)
• Provides initial mental health assessments resulting in measurement-based care planning
• Provides brief, solution-focused therapy
• Provide group psychoeducation/treatment related to specific diagnoses/presenting issues
• Provide psychological/neuropsychological testing to patients referred
• Participate in care coordination
• Maintains daily/weekly scheduled appointments in electronic records systems
• Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, including external partners and agencies
• Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner
• Participate in our high-risk program
• Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients ,including LGBTQ+ community
• Participate in supervising psychology trainees in accordance with ABA compliance

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy.D)
• Possession of valid clinical license in Connecticut
• Ability to diagnose using DSM 5
• Experience providing direct clinical care

Preferred Qualifications

• Neuropsychological or psychological testing experience
• Experience supervising trainees/students
• Additional certifications in specialized clinical care such as DBT, CBT, trauma informed care, etc.
• Experience/knowledge of substance use disorders
• Experience/competency in working with LGBTQ+