Psychologist

Erlanger Behavioral Health; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Psychologist PRN to support Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. The role may be delivered via telehealth and involves comprehensive psychological evaluation, testing and therapy across adult and senior populations.

Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Licensure per state requirements is essential; prior supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Psychology as required by state licensure.
• Three or more years of post Masters experience preferred.
• Able to use individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy modalities.
• One year supervisory experience in a mental health program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients using case history, interview and observation.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on clinical expertise and outcomes.
• Provide individual or group psychotherapy to support personal, social and educational adjustment.
• Collaborate with clinical staff on assessment, treatment planning and progress reviews.
• Provide consultation and training to team members on psychological care and pharmacologic considerations.
• Conduct psychological assessments and educate patients and families about medications and symptoms.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain a professional, empathetic attitude at all times.

Skills

Psychotherapy modalities

Education

Master's or PhD in Psychology

Job description

Overview

Psychologist PRN

Location: Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital, 804 N. Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

**This role can be tele-health**

We are currently seeking a Psychologist to add to our team!

About the role:

Assess and evaluate patient through the use of case history, interview and observation. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development/adjustment. Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview and psychological tests, as well as formulate and administer programs of treatment

Our Team

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital is a 96-bed treatment center in Chattanooga, TN. Our programming includes a full continuum of personalized services for adults and seniors. At Erlanger, we’re committed to meeting the unique needs of each person who is entrusted to our care

Caseload: per patient needs

Schedule: PRN; 10hr per month on average

Compensation: TBD

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on area of defined clinical expertise, risk and overall patient care complexity and identifies desired patient outcomes
• Prescribe and manage medications by the prescriptive authority allowed within the state the facility operates
• Evaluate and monitor patient outcome and response to care using current best practice guidelines and developed clinical protocols
• Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, medical and psychosocial approaches
• Collaborate with clinical staff in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare and a review of patient progress and treatment
• Provide consultation and training to other team members regarding the patient medical psychological care, including pharmacologic management needs
• Conduct psychological assessments. Educate consumers and their families regarding medications/symptoms/illness/side effects upon request
• Collaborate with other providers as necessary
• Participate in the on-going assessment and therapeutic engagement of patient
• Order, interpret and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for patient care
• May administer psychological testing, scoring and interpreting psychological tests, and advise others on the appropriateness of psychological testing. May perform evaluations of personality and cognitive functioning.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university required, level determined by the state in which the facility is operating
• Three or more years' experience post Masters preferred
• Able to use various modalities, including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy
• One year experience required in a supervisory capacity in a mental health treatment program, preferably including both clinical and administrative supervision
• Training with autism patients required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current professional license, per state regulations/requirements
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where facility requires

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.