Psychological Evaluator (Contractor)

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to address health care needs of children facing crisis and behavioral health issues. Duties include conducting comprehensive evaluations, assisting with supervision and ensuring accuracy of records.

The ideal candidate must possess a doctoral degree in psychology, be licensed or license eligible in Pennsylvania, and have experience with EMR systems. Strong leadership and writing skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology or a closely related field.
• Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations or re-evaluations.
• Assist in monthly supervision of BSC’s.
• Review schedule each work day for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

EMR systems

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Licensed or license eligible in Pennsylvania

Job description

At Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC), our staff is dedicated to addressing the impact of childhood traumatic events and other challenges. The Psychologist will serve the health care needs of children presenting with crisis and behavioral health issues in a trauma-informed manner.

• Complete comprehensive evaluations or re-evaluations within a scheduled timeframe
• Complete evaluations and corresponding progress notes. Partner with program directors to obtain supportive documentation
• Addendums will be completed on an as-needed basis, with two addendums being the equivalent of one re-evaluation scheduled
• Contact payer as needed to clarify recommendations in evaluations
• Attend all trainings that are required by CCTC, and maintain CEU’s needed for licensure (at own expense for the latter)
• Assist in monthly supervision of BSC’s and consultation where appropriate to teams working with a child who was evaluated
• Co-sign reports of non-licensed staff as needed, ensuring accuracy and clinical soundness of any report presented for co-signature
• Review schedule each work day, in advance, for accuracy and proper “status” of each session
• May attend CCTC committee meetings as time and interest permits
• Coordinate and assist with special projects as needed, related to the evaluation process
• Provide support and participate in presentations made in the community
• Attend presentations and meetings by community stakeholders on the assessment and therapeutic process

Must have a doctoral degree in psychology or a closely related field.

Must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Pennsylvania.

Experience with EMR systems

Demonstrated motivational and leadership skills
Demonstrated strong writing and analytic skills