Job Description

The Clinical Psychologist works as an integral part of the Behavioral Health department. The Psychologist is responsible for mental evaluation of patients, diagnosing, or ruling out mental disorders, and evaluate for service-connected disability. The Psychologist must be able to provide mental healthcare in numerous modalities such as psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy in a culturally sensitive manner. The Psychologist will develop a plan to establish and maintain an atmosphere of collaboration with other specialists to monitor the mental health progress.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology with a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience and licenced to practice in a US state or territory
• BCLS Certificate
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients through interviews, observations, standardized tests, and medical history reviews.
• Analyze screening data, results, and assessments to accurately diagnose patients.
• Determine a severity of diagnosis and disability.
• Provide crisis intervention plan and resources.
• Assist patient with changing negative thought processes and behavior.
• Consult with other clinical professionals and psychologists for best patient outcome.
• Document patient's assessment, diagnosis, symptoms, medication, and efficacy of treatment.
• Provide patients with emotional support strategies to manage their mental or psychosocial disorder.
• Maintain knowledge of new modalities and developments in psychiatry and mental health.
• Provide training to staff on the interconnectedness among psychosocial, psychological disorders, psychiatric medications, and crisis interventions.
• Ensure that all medical records are accurately documented and maintained.
• Promotes quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing, policies, procedures, standards rules
• Ensure best practice in accordance with DSM clinical guidelines and SOPs.
• Support the clinical excellence framework under the direction of the Facility Medical Director.
• Provide liaison with internal and external agencies where required to enable continuity of care for patient referral.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.
• Key Skills** :
• Ability to assess and accurately diagnose adult patients.
• Ability to establish rapport and gain patient trust.
• Consistently treat all patients with dignity and respect.
• Excellent oral, listening and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written communication must be constructive, effective, respectful, and concise.
• Critical thinking to determine the correct treatment modality.
• Integrity to respect confidentiality in all interactions.
• Excellent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems.
  
  

Essential Capabilities

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a calm, confident demeanour when in stressful situations.
• Results oriented and able to meet project deliverables.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness with the willingness to work with a foreign national patient population.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet demanding deadlines.
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems and software skills.
  
  

Additional Information

_International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws._

_Compensation | Base rate is $400 per day+ additional money per exam $1099 (10 patients) $1448 (15 patients)_

_Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data._

Benefits

_This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan and paid time off and annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws._