What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at Harbor Health Services, Inc.?
Harbor Health Services i s seeking a talented Psychologist to join our team at the Daniel Driscoll-Neponset Health Center .
We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!
Harbor Health Services qualifies for Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs including National Health Service Corps and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE : National Health Service Corps
Role :
The Psychologist provides direct psychotherapy services to Behavioral Health patients; assists Behavioral Health Director in clinical functions of the department, including management of integrated behavioral health services in primary care; develops and implements policies and procedures; and collects data and develops reports and other responsibilities as assigned. There is some potential for working 1-2 days per week remotely, during regular clinic hours, after 6 months of employment.
Responsibilities :
- Performs intakes, evaluations and provides therapy to Behavioral Health patients assigned by the Director.
- Actively participates in extended primary care teams and Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) teams, participates on treatment teams focusing on behavioral issues with patients using brief therapies, crisis management and provides consultations to providers while working in primary care.
- Facilitates trainings, case conferences; conducts Utilization Review.
- Obtains insurance authorization for all patients, tracks visits and obtains re-authorization if necessary.
- Completes comprehensive assessment, quarterly treatment updates and discharge summaries for all patients in a timely manner.
- Coordinates behavioral health treatment with psychiatry and primary care providers.
- Completes psychological testing within parameters of certification.
- Performs collateral case work for patients when necessary, i.e. completing disability forms, consulting with other providers, teachers and institutions.
- Provides clinical supervision for behavioral health staff and / or interns as directed by Behavioral Health Director, supervises student interns and completes evaluations in timely manner as required by the school program.
- Completes appropriate documentation and submits charges in a timely manner as required.
- Attends case conferences and in-services when required.
Requirements :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
