Psychologist

About Company:

We are a local community-based health organization that aims to be an incarnation of love, peace and justice by guiding our patients through their journey toward physical, mental and social well-being, and to be a center for transformational medical education and primary care training in a rural and international context, modeling and exhorting the next generation of medical professionals in a career of excellence, conscientiousness and compassion.

Our mission statement flows from our affirmation that our purpose is to love God and show His glory by walking in the steps of Jesus and ministering the love of Christ.

Cahaba Medical Care is a Community Health Center (FQHC), accredited as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and Joint Commission. We have locations throughout central Alabama serving Bibb, Perry, Chilton, Shelby, Wilcox, and Jefferson Counties. Our health centers provide comprehensive primary care services, including treatment and management of chronic and acute diseases; preventative care and cancer screenings; pediatric care; women’s health services; prenatal care and obstetrics; dermatological services; geriatrics; sports medicine services; mental healthcare; dental services and much more.

SERVING THE UNDERINSURED & UNINSURED

"From the time we opened in 2004 we made the decision to never turn away a patient due to inability to pay. We have held to our promise even when unemployment in the area went from 3% to 15% and more patients found themselves without insurance.” —Dr. John Waits

Cahaba Medical Care provides high-quality health services regardless of a patient’s ability to pay by offering a discounted, sliding fee schedule based on income and family size. While this has been the mission of the clinic since its founding, our capabilities have continued to develop and grow through our designation as a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). As an FQHC, we are stewards of annual federal funding that allows us to enhance our services to those without insurance and to those facing hardship - whether medical, social, financial or emotional.

About the Role:

As a Psychologist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the mental well-being of individuals and families by providing expert psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions. Your primary objective will be to diagnose and treat a variety of mental health issues, utilizing evidence-based practices to foster positive change in your clients' lives. You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Additionally, you will engage in crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring that clients receive immediate support during challenging times. Ultimately, your work will contribute to the overall improvement of mental health within the community, promoting resilience and emotional stability among those you serve.

Responsibilities and Duties / Essential Functions:

• Perform psychological assessments, testing, and evaluation

• Provide diagnosis based on assessments, testing, and evaluation

• Develop and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs and diagnosis

• Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriately

• Provide referrals when necessary for additional care, evaluation, or treatment

• Able to collaborate well with an interdisciplinary team of clinical care providers to provide high quality care

• Coordinate with other counselors and psychiatrists or other medical providers about patient care

• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner

• Ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care

• Assist with supervising other counselors employed by CMC as directed and assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health

• Can provide both individual, group, or family counseling

• Licensed psychologist in State of Alabama

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

• 3-5 years of related experience in psychology preferred

• Ability to pass a thorough background check

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations

• Strong working knowledge of diagnostic techniques and a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to operate within ethical and professional standards of care
  
  

Travel Required: Some

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Paid health insurance

• 401k with 4% match

• Paid holidays