PSYCHOLOGIST

Family Centers Health Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Centers Health Care in St. Louis is seeking a Behavioral Health Psychologist responsible for conducting psychological evaluations and assessments for patients. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, an active Missouri state license, and a minimum of two years' experience in assessment/testing. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a desire to work in urban health settings are essential.

The position involves maintaining clear medical records and ethical protocols and contributing to community health activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in psychological assessment and testing.
• Desire to work in urban community health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and formulate written reports.
• Manage time effectively between gathering information and report writing.
• Maintain clear and timely medical records.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Diagnostic testing

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Active MO state license

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST

Responsible for conducting psychological assessments, diagnostic testing, and producing psychological evaluations for patients of FCHC.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct psychological evaluations including:
  • Interviews
  • Collateral Contacts
  • Identifying and administering appropriate screeners and tests
  • Formulating written reports that include diagnostic formulation and recommendations that are meaningful and accessible to target audiences
  • Delivering real-time feedback sessions with patients and/or guardians
• Independently manage time spent gathering information with time spent writing reports and delivering feedback.
• To meet monthly standards for productive use of time.
• Serve as an expert resource for integrated primary care and behavioral health providers.
• Maintain clear and timely medical records.
• Ensure all ethical and legal protocols are followed to retain test security.

PERIODIC DUTIES

• Contributes services to community public health activities as appropriate.
• Participates in Center work team as needed.
• Participates in Center staff problem solving groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

All Inclusive: Patients, community organizations and agencies, professional colleagues and organizations, and institutions of learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program required.
• Active MO state license required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in psychological assessment and testing.
• Work experience or strong desire to work in urban community health setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Active professional development as demonstrated through attendance of seminars, continuing education programs, etc. is strongly recommended.
• Satisfactory maintenance of continuing education standards as established by the Division of Professional Registration of Missouri is required.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Respect for and maintenance of client and staff confidentiality is required.

The above responsibilities/duties describe the chief function (requirements) of the job (holder) and are not to be considered a detailed description of every responsibility/duty (requirement) of the job (holder).