Psychologist

Acadia Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Psychologist for their Philadelphia facility. This role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and providing individual or group therapy. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or PhD in Psychology with several years of experience in the mental health field.

Qualifications

• Three or more years' experience post Masters preferred.
• Able to use various modalities, including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.
• Must have a current professional license.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients utilizing specialized knowledge.
• Develop patient care plans based on clinical expertise.
• Conduct psychological assessments and provide consultation.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Clinical Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Psychology

Job description

Join to apply for the Psychologist role at Acadia Healthcare

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Psychologist role at Acadia Healthcare

Purpose Statement

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.

Purpose Statement

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
  
  

BEL01

Education/Experience/Skill 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Acadia Healthcare by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Psychologist” roles.

Child & Adolescent Therapist ( LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Warrington, PA $71,000.00-$82,000.00 6 days ago

Philadelphia, PA $49,900.00-$105,000.00 6 days ago

Child and Adolescent Therapist LSW Pennsylvania - Contract - King of Prussia, PA

King of Prussia, PA $80.00-$90.00 2 weeks ago

Child and Adolescent Therapist LSW Pennsylvania - Contract - Fort Washington, PA

Fort Washington, PA $80.00-$90.00 2 weeks ago

Therapist - LCSW, LPC or LMFT - Hybrid King of Prussia, PA

King of Prussia, PA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago

Therapist - LCSW, LPC or LMFT - Hybrid Fort Washington, PA

Fort Washington, PA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago

Therapist - LCSW, LPC or LMFT - Hybrid Broomall, PA

Broomall, PA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, PA $26.16-$39.24 2 weeks ago

Remote Psychotherapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPCC)

Philadelphia, PA $68,000.00-$197,000.00 2 weeks ago

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist-LPC, LCSW, LMFT

Child and Adolescent Therapist LSW Pennsylvania - Contract - Langhorne, PA

Child & Adolescent Therapist ( LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Philadelphia

Therapist - LCSW, LPC or LMFT - Hybrid Langhorne, PA

Langhorne, PA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago

Outpatient Therapist ( Hybrid Eligible) Philadelphiia

Therapist III (Dance Movement Therapist) Full-Time

Philadelphia, PA $26.16-$39.24 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.