AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Egg Harbor Twp, NJ

POSITION SHIFT: Varies

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

REQ_NUM: 10-31773

Department: APG Behavioral Health

Hours Per Week 36

Holidays Required? No

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Location: Egg Harbor Twp

Weekends Required? No


POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To: Unit Director/Clinical Supervisor

Training: CPI, QPRT, Annual, six (6) hours in discipline, Heart Saver First Aid, Suicide Screening Training

Career Development: Therapist LIP Sr. Therapist Prog mgr. Asst Dir. Director

Position Summary:

The Psychologist provides psychological testing and evaluation, individual, family, group, addictions and other therapies to clients and their families according to the privileges they have been granted.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completing bio-psychosocial assessments and preparing a comprehensive treatment plan for all new admissions
• Completing psychological evaluations using psychological testing and preparing reports
• Engages support systems and referral sources in assessment process
• Provides basic case management services and documents treatment provided
• Provides supervision to non -- lip staff
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to any age/disability group assigned.
• Proficient in the knowledge and skills described in the core competency curriculum for each assigned age/disability group.
• Assesses client for an Initial Treatment Plan and appropriately re-assesses the client's needs throughout treatment
• Completes Master Treatment Plans that are behaviorally specific and with goals and objectives that are related to client problem areas. All Master Treatment Plans indicate level of client/family involvement.
• Provides competent individual, family, couples, group psychotherapy and substance abuse therapy.
• Provides other therapeutic services, within scope of demonstrated competence, as required.
• Provides competent crisis intervention.
• Assists with case management and interagency coordination of services for clients. Makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides clinical guidance and appropriate interaction with external providers.
• Documents all client interactions, including all sessions with clients, families, significant others, etc. within established time frames.
• Completes Progress Notes accurately, addressing treatment goals, major clinical issues and changes in mental health status.
• Writes in a professional and competent manner.
• Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery
• Productivity goals shall meet % as designated by department

Minimal Qualifications:

Education: Doctorate In Psychology, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Experience: Two (2) years in behavioral health setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional years experience in behavioral health setting.

Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position

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