Clinical Psychologist

Job Purpose:

The Psychologist is responsible for the provision of clinical behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Provides psychological assessment, diagnosis and individual and family therapy, referral, and follow-up. The Psychologist provides training and consultation to primary care providers in the competency of managing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. They also assist with establishing and enhancing referral network. The Psychologist works with administrative, nursing and providers to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote the mission of OHCC.

FTCA Scope of Employment: Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage is restricted to acts or omissions of a covered entity within the scope of employment of a covered individual. For actions to be within the scope of employment and be covered, they must: be within the approved scope of the project, including sites, services, and other activities. Duties, as outlined in this job description and the contract for services, align within the scope of employment for a Nurse Practitioner and are therefore covered by the Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Acts (FSHCAA) and the FTCA. 

Scope of Project: Health Center Program 

Service(s): General Primary Medical Care, Diagnostic Lab, Diagnostic Radiology, Screening, Coverage for Emergencies during and after hours, Voluntary Family Planning, Immunizations, Well Child Services, Gynecological Care, Obstetrical, Prenatal, Intrapartum Care (Labor and Delivery), Postpartum Care, Preventative Dental, Pharmaceutical Services, Case Management, Eligibility Assistance, Health Education, Outreach, Transportation, Translation, Additional Dental Services, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Podiatry

Primary Site: OHCC-Main-3801 North Blvd.

Secondary Sites: OHCC-3849 North Blvd., CAHSD-Wooddale, OHCC-30789 Range Avenue, Admin Office-4550 North Blvd., OHCC Baranco-Clark, OHCC Colonial, OHCC Dental, Homeless Drop-In Center, Mobile Unit #1 

Essential Job Functions including, but not limited to:

1. Satisfies Core Competencies

• Accepts responsibility for ensuring that performance meets the standards of the professional, ethical and relevant department requirements and OHCC core values. 
• The Psychologist will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

1. Clinical Practice

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations, assigns appropriate DSM and ICD diagnoses and provides treatment for patients of the health center.
• Evaluate patients through observations, tests, surveys, interviews, and other methods.
• Prescribe and implement treatment consistent with a patient’s diagnosis and relevant standards of care
• Provide crisis intervention 
• Consult with staff to develop diagnoses and treatment plans in accordance with the needs of their patients
• Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary, integrated practice to develop and deliver treatment plans to patients.
• Performing psychopharmacologic treatment, medication management and individual therapy in consultation with medical providers.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic record
• Communicates progress over the telephone and via the electronic record, as appropriate.

1. Quality and Clinical Improvement

• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions for patient care.
• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
• Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.
• Work with and support primary care providers to provide the best possible patient care
• Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc). 

1. Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with mid-level providers, other health professionals and health related agencies.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.

1. Professionalism

• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
• Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
• Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of OHCC through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.

Required Education:

• Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Louisiana

Skills, Licensure and Knowledge Requirements: 

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Travel or Special Requirements:

Driving during the workday as well as local or out of state travel may be required to perform job duties.