Clinical Psychologist

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE seeks a Clinical Psychologist to perform patient assessments, psychological testing, treatment planning and a range of therapy modalities in collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, discharge planning and ongoing evaluation of care, with emphasis on culturally competent care and adherence to regulations, Joint Commission standards, and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology required.
• Current unrestricted Nebraska license to practice psychology.
• Independent level licensure for diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic services.
• Minimum of two years of experience with mental health populations.

Responsibilities

• Commits to mission and core values and participates in clinical governance.
• Performs initial and continuing patient assessments with diagnosis.
• Administers and interprets psychological tests.
• Formulates and documents psychological evaluations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Implements interventions including individual, group, and family therapy; documents outcomes.
• Evaluates patient progress and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Provides crisis counseling and intervention.
• Communicates with family and care team to support treatment.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and staff to optimize plans.
• Makes recommendations to management; maintains procedures and compliance.
• Demonstrates fiscal accountability in use of resources.
• Screen prospective patients for admission to Mental Health Services or referrals.
• Provides supervision and training to staff and students as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Nebraska psychology license (independent practice)

Tools

Psychological testing

Diagnosis of mental disorders

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for completing patient assessments and diagnosis, psychological testing and evaluation, treatment planning, supportive therapy, crisis intervention, individual, group, and family psychotherapy, discharge planning and evaluation of care in collaboration with the patient, family and health care team.The Clinical Psychologist must relate to and work well with people of all cultures and ages, providing clinical services appropriate to individual and group needs.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• 2. Performs and documents initial and continuing patient assessment, including assignment of diagnosis, in conformance with regulatory and oversight standards and requirements.
• 3. Administers and interprets psychological testing.
• 4. Formulates and documents psychological evaluations.
• 5. Constructs individualized treatment plans based on patients' strengths and needs identified in the diagnostic assessment.
• 6. Effectively implements planned interventions including individual, group, and/or family therapy; documents actions and outcomes in conformance with departmental and legal requirements.
• 7. Evaluates and documents patients' progress.
• 8. Modifies or extends patients' treatment program as clinically indicated.
• 9. Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological intervention.
• 10. Communicates with family members and significant others involved in the patient's continuing treatment to enhance treatment effectiveness and progress.
• 11. Consults with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement optimal treatment plans.
• 12. Maintains current knowledge of procedures, equipment, and supplies necessary for state-of-art assessment and treatment of patients; makes recommendations to the Manager as requested.
• 13. Documents information in conformance with all oversight, regulatory, and legal requirements including Joint Commission, CMS, and Medical Center procedures.
• 14. Exhibits fiscal accountability through cost-effective use of time, materials, and other resources.
• 15. Screens prospective patients to determine appropriateness for admission to Mental Health Services or referral to other community resources.
• 16. Provides supervision and training to therapists, other staff, and students as requested by Manager.
• 17. Maintains confidentiality of information and knowledge about patients and other employees gained through position at the Medical Center.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current unrestricted license to practice psychology in the State of Nebraska required.Doctoral degree in Psychology required.Licensure or certification at the independent level of psychology to furnish diagnostic, assessment, preventive, and therapeutic services directly to individuals.Minimum of two (2) years experience working with mental health populations in assessing, diagnosing disorders, treatment planning, conducting psychological evaluations and providing therapy to patients required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.