Clinical Psychologist

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. (branded as TCC Health); City of Dunkirk (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PSLF eligibility

NHSC loan repayment

Health benefits

403b retirement plan

Flexible schedule

PTO 4 weeks

6 holidays off

Dues/CEU paid

Staff training & retreats

Résumé du poste

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. (TCC Health) invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist to provide evidence-based mental health care in their Dunkirk and Jamestown, NY sites. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D. or PsyD in psychology, demonstrate strong empathy and confidentiality, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or PsyD required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and treat emotional, mental and behavioral disorders.
• Assess patients and provide treatment recommendations.
• Apply research literature to inform evidence-based care.
• Provide referrals to other therapists or facilities as needed.
• Participate in off-hours on-call rotation.
• Conduct case management and administrative tasks.

Description du poste

Purpose:

A Clinical Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is responsible for using psychological treatment options to help those with mental health disorders. Their duties include meeting with patients to discuss their concerns about their mental health, assessing their symptoms to diagnose their condition and applying scientific treatment methods to help their patients cope with or overcome their mental health conditions.

Psychologist Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat emotional, mental and behavioral disorders
• Assess patients and provide recommendations for treatments
• Use literature, research and translate complex concepts and use them to treat patients
• Provide patients with referrals to other therapists, clinics or facilities as needed
• Participate in off-hours call rotation
• Conduct case management tasks
• Conduct administrative tasks

Psychologists Skills and Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology degree
• Patience, especially when working with challenging patients or those who may be resistant to treatment
• Interpersonal skills, including being able to relate to their patients in order to help them
• Empathy to identify with patients' experiences to help them understand what is causing them to feel a certain way
• Trustworthiness to keep information confidential, as patients will tell the psychologist their most private thoughts and secrets
• Communication skills and the ability to know when to talk and when to listen to create a safe environment for the patients
• Critical thinking to help the psychologist make an accurate diagnosis to recommend proper treatment

"Supportive environments, strong teams, and fulfilling purpose at TCC"

The Chautauqua Center (TCC), a Community Health Center, is located on the border of Pennsylvania and Buffalo, NY centered in wine country, master breweries, more than 5 local lakes, and home of Lucille Ball and the National Comedy Center. Our behavioral health offices are located in Dunkirk and Jamestown, NY.

Why Join TCC?

• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) provide a well-rounded healthcare experience with a focus on the whole person
• Work with a multidisciplinary team (chiropractors, primary care providers, behavioral health and psych providers, pediatricians, pharmacy on site, etc.)
• Qualifying site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) student loan repayment
• Variety of health/dental/vision health plans vis Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY
• $10,000 toward premiums health/dental/vision for family plans, and single individuals $5,000 per year
• 403b Retirement Plan (including up to 4% matching funds)
• Flexible Work Schedules-weekends off
• Manageable Patient Caseloads
• Work-Life Balance
• Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act
• Payments of professional dues, CEU allowance
• 4 weeks PTO (split between personal and accrued sick time)
• 6 Holidays off
• New hire onboarding and extensive training-you're not alone!
• Staff Retreats and engagement activities such as monthly virtual BINGO
• Patient Centered Medical Home

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