Psychologist Atrium Health Supportive Oncology FT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Senior Behavioral Health Specialist to provide essential behavioral health services in a community mental health setting. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating diagnoses, providing psychotherapy, and supervising clinical trainees. Ideal candidates will have a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology and be licensed in North Carolina. The position requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Licensed Practicing Psychologist from the N.C. State Board.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate diagnoses.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Supervise interns and Practicum students.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical supervision

Crisis management

Psychotherapy

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

Bilingual Applicants highly encouraged. Oncology and Psych Health experience preferred.

Job Summary

This is a senior level position that provides behavioral health services to patients in a community mental health setting. The primary responsibilities consist of psychological assessment for diagnostic purposes and direct treatment by individual, family and group psychotherapy.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct assessments based on clinical interview, presenting information and clinical standards of program.
• Demonstrates ability to formulate an appropriate diagnosis using standards established in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.
• Collaborates with appropriate guardians to insure effective service delivery.
• Provides clinical supervision of Psychologist I, predoctoral interns and/or graduate practicum students in the practice of psychology.
• Conducts forensic evaluations and provides court testimony as an expert witness when directed.
• Selects, administers, and interprets psychological instruments, including a written report on psychological evaluation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of various treatment modalities and theoretical applications based on current clinical standards.
• Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
• Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate skills and assessment.

Physical Requirements
Works in a patient care area with potentially combative or self-destructive patients. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling of charts and supplies.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from, an APA approved training program required; license eligible or currently licensed as a Licensed Practicing Psychologist from the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Practicing Psychologists required. BLS required per policy guidelines.