Psychologist Production - Atrium Health Outpatient Therapy

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a licensed or license-eligible Psychologist to provide clinical assessments and formulate diagnoses based on DSM standards. You will design customized treatment plans and collaborate with guardians to ensure effective service delivery.

The role includes supervision of psychology interns, potential forensic evaluations, and crisis management in a patient-care setting. A Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA-approved program.
• License eligible or licensed as a Licensed Practicing Psychologist in NC required.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments using clinical interview and DSM standards.
• Formulate diagnoses based on DSM criteria.
• Write treatment plans tailored to diagnosis, age and presentation.
• Collaborate with guardians for effective service delivery.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychology interns/practicum students.
• Conduct forensic evaluations and testify as an expert witness when directed.
• Administer, interpret, and report on psychological instruments.
• Develop discharge plans and manage termination process.
• Manage crises using appropriate skills and assessments.

Skills

Clinical interview

Diagnostic formulation

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Crisis management

Supervision

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

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.