Psychotherapist Contingent

PAY PER VISIT CONTINGENT

hybrid model (virtual and in person if needed)

NOVI LOCATION

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides evidence based care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders within an interdisciplinary team. Also provides individual, conjoint, group and family psychotherapy; in addition to crisis intervention services, as needed. Ensures that the quality of care is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care
1. Conducts diagnostic and psychosocial assessments and treatment planning to determine the appropriate level of care and services for patients and their families
2. Provides evidence-based care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and substance use disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and
geriatric patients (as qualified) in an outpatient setting.
3. Performs evidence-based psychotherapy including individual, conjoint, family, group and didactic as qualified.
4. Provides urgent consultation/evaluations and crisis services as necessary to stabilize patient functioning and maintain continuity of care.
5. Completes all clinical documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with state and Federal regulatory agencies and Henry Ford Behavioral Health standards and expectations.
6. Ensures access for patient appointments is timely and in accordance with clinic expectations and standards.
Quality Management
1. Compliance with all accreditors and regulators (JCAHO, Blue Cross, Medicare, HIPPA)
2. Participates in Departmental Quality Improvement initiatives, including but not limited to patient satisfaction and outcome studies. Maintain Financial Health
1. Partners with Department leadership to maintain the financial health of the Department of Psychiatry, by maintaining departmental productivity/utilization expectations and optimizing the revenue cycle.
2. Performs and complies with all managed care practice and standards including but not limited to obtaining appropriate pre and re-authorizations for service, providing timely feedback to referral sources and case managers.

Research/Education
1. Participates in the education, either by didactic presentations or clinical supervision of Departmental trainees as qualified.
2. Attainment of 15 hours of continuing education credits per year.
3. Completes Annual Mandatory Educational Courses as assignment by BHS and/or HFHS.
4. Maintains core competencies as defined by Behavioral Health
5. Partners and collaborates with the BHS research enterprise to fulfill the academic mission of the Department of Psychiatry.
6. Schedules and attends work reviews with assigned licensed psychologist as required by the Board of Psychology and maintains records of this supervision, if applicable by graduate degree.
Professionalism
1. Works collaboratively with all staff to ensure quality of care and an optimal work environment.
2. Partners with Leadership to support departmental mission, vision, and values.
3. Attends all Departmental, Clinic and Treatment Team meetings.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
 Master's (or Doctoral) degree in clinical or counseling psychology with one year supervised post masters experience;
OR
 Master's degree in Social Work with two years post Master's experience in mental health/chemical dependency setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Licensed Psychologist; OR Limited Licensed Psychologist; OR Licensed Master's in
Social Work.

• Organization: Behavioral Services
• Department: Columbus_Peds_OP BHS
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable