Psychologist
Apply NowCompany: Kedren Community Health And Acute Psychiatric Hospital
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONS:
Under the overall direction of the Chief Medical Officer and the Supervising Psychologist, the Registered Psychologist performs psycho-diagnostic assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, and behavior modification interventions to assess patient needs, give direction in and/or initiate treatment with patients and, when appropriate, significant others.
Administers standard/requested psychometric test batteries to all patients referred by the multidisciplinary treatment teams and consults on and coordinates activities with other professional staff as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
The Registered Psychologist is also required to carry a caseload providing counseling and psychotherapy and may be required to co-lead therapy groups.
Under the supervision of the Psychologist, upon patient's admission, reviews any psychological testing done within the preceding two years and explains the findings to the multidisciplinary treatment team, to facilitate their understanding of the patient's emotional and behavioral issues; if patient has not been tested within the past two years, conducts a psychological assessment including clinical interview and psychological testing, as required, produces a written report, and presents the results to the multidisciplinary treatment team; based on the findings of psychological assessment, gives treatment recommendations as part of the multidisciplinary treatment, attends and participates in the multidisciplinary treatment meetings.
Maintains accurate and current documentation of all contacts with patient and significant others in the patient's clinical record; works collaboratively with the Rehabilitation Department to design and implement a behavior modification program in the Children unit incorporating the Recovery Model principles; provides individual, group and family psychotherapy as needed; provides crisis intervention for emergency situations; coordinates all psychometric activities for the multidisciplinary treatment team;
Coordinates and schedules treatment services with other program components when appropriate. Consults with other professional staff on complex mental health problems; determines the programs required to facilitate appropriate behavioral interventions and discharge planning; participates in professional staff conferences relative to individual cases under treatment, and assists in planning of further care and in treatment disposition; plays an active role on medical staff quality improvement committees when appointed; participates in and contributes to the overall enhancement of the in-patient services program; willing to complete any other clinical assignments necessary to ensure that efficient and effective levels of care are delivered at all times;
Demonstrates leadership as follows:
1. professional ethics;
2. community relations;
3. interpersonal relations; and
4. commitment and loyalty to organizational goals.
Specifically, the Registered Psychologist must execute all clinical and related duties consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the organization and is expected to practice within his/her scope of professional expertise. Employee is also expected to comply with the dictates of Coordinated Services and HCFA requirements.
Practices loyalty and commitment to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Agency.
Other duties as assigned.
Under the overall direction of the Chief Medical Officer and the Supervising Psychologist, the Registered Psychologist performs psycho-diagnostic assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, and behavior modification interventions to assess patient needs, give direction in and/or initiate treatment with patients and, when appropriate, significant others.
Administers standard/requested psychometric test batteries to all patients referred by the multidisciplinary treatment teams and consults on and coordinates activities with other professional staff as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
The Registered Psychologist is also required to carry a caseload providing counseling and psychotherapy and may be required to co-lead therapy groups.
Under the supervision of the Psychologist, upon patient's admission, reviews any psychological testing done within the preceding two years and explains the findings to the multidisciplinary treatment team, to facilitate their understanding of the patient's emotional and behavioral issues; if patient has not been tested within the past two years, conducts a psychological assessment including clinical interview and psychological testing, as required, produces a written report, and presents the results to the multidisciplinary treatment team; based on the findings of psychological assessment, gives treatment recommendations as part of the multidisciplinary treatment, attends and participates in the multidisciplinary treatment meetings.
Maintains accurate and current documentation of all contacts with patient and significant others in the patient's clinical record; works collaboratively with the Rehabilitation Department to design and implement a behavior modification program in the Children unit incorporating the Recovery Model principles; provides individual, group and family psychotherapy as needed; provides crisis intervention for emergency situations; coordinates all psychometric activities for the multidisciplinary treatment team;
Coordinates and schedules treatment services with other program components when appropriate. Consults with other professional staff on complex mental health problems; determines the programs required to facilitate appropriate behavioral interventions and discharge planning; participates in professional staff conferences relative to individual cases under treatment, and assists in planning of further care and in treatment disposition; plays an active role on medical staff quality improvement committees when appointed; participates in and contributes to the overall enhancement of the in-patient services program; willing to complete any other clinical assignments necessary to ensure that efficient and effective levels of care are delivered at all times;
Demonstrates leadership as follows:
1. professional ethics;
2. community relations;
3. interpersonal relations; and
4. commitment and loyalty to organizational goals.
Specifically, the Registered Psychologist must execute all clinical and related duties consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the organization and is expected to practice within his/her scope of professional expertise. Employee is also expected to comply with the dictates of Coordinated Services and HCFA requirements.
Practices loyalty and commitment to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Agency.
Other duties as assigned.