Behavioral Health Psychologist

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Health Services Department: Behavioral Health

SUPERVISOR: BH/SA Coordinator

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: BOE  

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

JOB SUMMARY: Clinical expectations will be modified based on applicants training and experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

· Group, family and individual therapy when indicated.

· Psychological testing and client evaluations.

· Support Behavioral Health and Substance abuse coordinator in treatment review process requirements. 

· Monitor treatment planning of Behavioral Health client’s individual, couple, or group therapy.

· Monitor case records to ensure best practices are maintained.

· Crisis intervention and management.

· Attends court proceedings at the request of the Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Coordinator.

· Represents Behavioral Health in supportive works with Educational Department.

· Provides community based behavioral health education through written articles and lecture. 

· Provides supervision to intern and practicum students as assigned. 

· Accesses, develops and implements in-service employee training programs.

· Provides guidance and support in the implementation of new treatment programs. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

· Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Advanced in the administration, scoring and interpretation of 

psychological tests, specifically objective, projective, and neuropsychological test batteries.

· Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficient in clinical interviewing techniques.

· Effectively manages group scheduling and design.

· Advanced clinical application in individual therapy and family counseling.

· Provides consultations, promotes integration of care between Behavioral and Medical Health services. 

· Demonstrates commitment to learn and maintain a cultural awareness specific to client base served. 

· Possess willingness to utilize knowledge of native culture in healing beliefs and practices in direct practice. 

· Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

·  Provide case presentation and work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member. 

· Demonstrate commitment to utilizing culturally adapted and trauma informed evidence-based practices. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

· Minimum of a doctoral degree from the psychology department of an accredited educational institution.

· Oklahoma state licensure required.

· At least two years experience in the mental health field.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENT

• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive computer work.
• Must possess a sound physical and emotional personality.
• Emotional demands are particularly heavy because of the personal and sensitive nature of the work.
• Performance of duties often involves stamina and alertness.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

· High traffic office with sensitive issues.

· Working with patients with behavioral and substance abuse problems.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.