Child Psychologist, Options Clinic

Overview

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

The Behavioral Medicine Coordinator (i) teaches and enhances resident interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills used with patients and their families; (ii) teaches residents to assess and treat patient psychiatric and substance disorders and psychosocial problems (behavioral, psychological, emotional, and interpersonal); (iii) provides support to residents and fosters resident personal and professional growth; and (iv) serves a range of administrative functions for the Residency program.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Completes psychosocial assessments, psychological testing, and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Offers assistance with interpreting psychological tests as needed.
• Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy.
• Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient’s identified treatment goals.
• Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license.
• Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist/NP.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
• Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician/NP, therapists and community agencies.
• Provides appropriate discharge planning.
• Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources.
• Participates in clinical collaboration and/or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment. 
• Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines.
• Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager.
• Offers in-service education programs and functions as a resource to other staff and the community as needed.
• Participates in development and selection of patient education materials and services.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and TJC policies and regulations.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

 

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

 

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

 

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

 

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

Doctorate in Psychology and appropriate level of field experience and coursework.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE                    

Holds and maintains Psychologist license in the state of practice          

                                        

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Broad background of training and experience with various patient populations and modes of service delivery

 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has substantial latitude for independent action.

 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of preferred Database software; Internet software and Word Processing software

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

 

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)

Adult (18 years – 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

 

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

 

WORK CONTACT GROUP    

Patients, families, physicians, community and regulatory agencies, and other hospital and clinic personnel                                 

 

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

                                    

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Psychiatry staff members and/or Program Manager.  Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has the potential for substantial latitude and independent action

 

SUPERVISES

May supervise student interns as assigned