Director of Psychology - Sharpe Hospital

Apply locations: William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: JR22-0374U

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Responsibilities:

1. Provides individual, group, family, and conjoint therapy.


2. Provides psychological evaluations, testing, reports, and expert testimony in legal proceedings including probable cause and commitment hearings.


3. Provides clinical supervision and consultation to other staff.


4. Participates in the planning and implementation of yearly goals, quality assurance, peer review, and treatment philosophy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master's degree (M.A./M.S.) or Doctoral degree (Ph.D.)


2. Licensed as a psychologist in the state of WV, or applicable state where services will be performed.


3. West Virginia state and Federal criminal background check required for DHHR WV CARES regulated area.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One year of patient care experience (can include practicum and internship experience).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Advanced Continuing education in clinical areas.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two years of patient care experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides direct clinical intervention services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.


2. Provides psychological testing, evaluation, services, reports, and expert testimony in legal proceedings including probable cause and commitment hearings.


3. Completes all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner (e.g. case notes, reports, intakes, terminations, treatment plans, etc.).


4. Responsible for preparation and monitoring of individual client behavior plans. Responsible for oversight of the preparation and monitoring of client behavior management plans. Evaluates client progress in achieving behavior management plan objectives. Supervises the implementation of behavior management plans.


5. Collaborates with psychiatrist and other specialists in developing treatment programs for clients.


6. Provides case consultation. Attends client team meetings as requested.


7. Maintains or exceeds performance standards set by administrative team.


8. Applies for and maintains the highest level of licensure or certification for which (s)he is eligible. Assures continuation of such by acquiring the minimum number of hours of training or CEUs necessary to retain such licensure or certification.


9. Establishes a knowledge of appropriate codes and keeps abreast of changes in order to maximize billing.


10. Completes and maintains the quantity and quality of documentation necessary to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.


11. Arranges for, documents, and maintains participation in clinical supervision. Provides clinical supervision as requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.


2. Ability to sit for long periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

1. Able to work in a variety of settings and possibly noisy environments.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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