What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Psychologist | Outpatient Clinic position at Gandara Center?
Why Work for Gandara:
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Licensed Psychologist | Outpatient Clinic
Work Location: Springfield, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
Ga̒ndara Center is looking for a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D or Ph. D) to work in our Outpatient Clinic providing psychological testing, assessment services, supervision, and counseling services. The Licensed Psychologist will pay an integral role in the overall mission of the Outpatient Clinic and our approach to mental health treatment to clients, families, and the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use knowledge of psychological theory and practice to provide dx and help in case discussions.
- Help Supervisees to address mental health concerns or adjust behaviors of their clients
- Supervise at least 2 mental health clinicians
- Help individuals address underlying behavioral issues,
- Develop and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs and diagnosis.
- Provide referrals when necessary for additional care, evaluation, or treatment
- Be able to do psychological testing, formulations and reports.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other professionals to provide the best care possible
- Promoting Knowledge acquisition and skills development through various professional development opportunities
- Assisting personnel in transferring the skill and knowledge obtained in the classroom to their work in the filed
- Inputting data into the data management system
- Using data collection tools and forms
- Reading and interpreting reports
- Using data to improve performance
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current MA state licensure as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Availability to provide clinical services (psychological testing, and assessment services) for 36-40 hours a week.
- Ability to utilize an EHR system to complete clinical documentation and communicate within the practice.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and customer service skills, and excellent organization skills
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
