Psychologist

Acadia Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Philadelphia seeks a Full-Time Psychologist / STAR Clinical Coordinator to assess, diagnose and treat patients, providing individual and group psychotherapy and clinical leadership. The role requires a Master's or PhD in Psychology, 3+ years post-Masters experience, supervisory background, and autism training.

On-site responsibilities include collaboration with mental health professionals and program development.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Three or more years of post-Masters experience.
• Experience with individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.
• One year supervisory experience in a mental health program, clinical and administrative supervision.
• Training with autism patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient through case history, interview and observation.
• Provide individual or group counseling to aid personal, social, educational and vocational development.
• Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders; formulate and administer treatment programs.
• Assess and diagnose patients using specialized knowledge and skills.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on clinical expertise and risk.
• Prescribe and manage medications within prescriptive authority where allowed.
• Monitor patient outcomes using current guidelines and protocols.
• Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning and psychosocial care.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and provide training on patient medical psychological care.
• Conduct psychological assessments and educate patients/families on medications and symptoms.
• Collaborate with other providers as needed and participate in ongoing assessment.

Skills

Autism training

Supervisory experience

Psychotherapy modalities

Education

Master's or PhD in Psychology

Job description

Overview

Location: Belmont Behavioral Health, 4200 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Position: Psychologist / STAR Clinical Coordinator

Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri

Compensation Range: $110,000-$160,000

Belmont Behavioral Health System has been a trusted source of superior service for more than 75 years. To ensure that we are best prepared to provide the highest quality of care to individuals and families in the Philadelphia area for decades to come, we have moved into a brand-new building. The six-story, state-of-the-art hospital has 252 patient beds and an array of beneficial features and amenities designed with comfort and healing in mind.

We are currently seeking to add a Full-Time Psychologist / STAR Clinical Coordinatorto our skilled and patient focused team.

Overview:

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.

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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/DESIGNATIONS/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.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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.