Psychologist

Sioux Center Health; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer 5% retirement match

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Avera Marshall-Access Health is seeking a psychologist to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for behavioral health patients within a multidisciplinary team. You will conduct individual, family, or group therapy, document in EMR, educate hospital and community groups, and coordinate with families and other departments.

An active state license and doctoral degree are required. We value patient-centered care and supportive professional development within a

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology required or equivalent.
• Active psychology license in the state of practice upon hire.
• 2+ years of psychology experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a clinical treatment program for diagnosis, treatment, or referral of clients with moderate to severe mental health needs.
• Conduct individual, family, or group therapy sessions and document progress in EMR.
• Provide crisis counseling and refer to outside agencies when needed.
• Communicate with families to support treatment and manage billing with insurance provisions.
• Deliver educational programs to hospital or community groups.
• Administer and interpret psychological assessments per APA and hospital policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation in EMR

Education

Doctorate (PhD, PsyD, or EDD)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention of acute, chronic or moderately disturbed behavioral health patients. Provides clinical consultation services, community education services.

Location

Avera Marshall-Access Health

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention of acute, chronic or moderately disturbed behavioral health patients. Provides clinical consultation services, community education services.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe mental, behavioral, and/or social adjustment program. Adhere to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications. Provide for a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to the treatment of clients, coordinating same with appropriate hospital departments.
• Conducts individual, family or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the American Psychological Association and the Avera Psychology Section by-laws. Assess progress of clients/patients with referring physician or agency. Document therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures in Electronic Medical Record.
• Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes, and other instances as outlined in hospital policy. Refer client or patient to outside agencies where appropriate.
• Communicates with family members/significant others in order to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress. Coordinate client/patient billing and modify treatment program in accordance with insurance coverage, plan provisions, and individual ability to pay.
• Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.
• Administers and interpret psychological assessment instruments and outcomes in accordance with accepted principles of the American Psychological Association and the Avera Psychology Section by-laws.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Doctorate (PHD) Doctoral degree (Ph.D., PsyD or EDD) or equivalent
• Psychologist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 2+ years in the field of psychology or a similar field

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].