What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at Serenity Rehabilitation Center, Inc?
At Serenity Rehabilitation Center Inc., we strive to deliver the highest quality of psychotherapy to the surrounding community. We work with a wide range of patients who are struggling with learning disabilities, neurological disorders, executive difficulties, and mental health problems. We’re seeking an experienced psychologist who’s eager to make a difference in patients’ lives and contribute to our growing practice. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a caseload that includes a variety of medical and mental-health diagnoses. The psychologist will work closely with patients to understand their needs and find the best approach to helping them achieve their goals.
Objectives of this role
- Provide exemplary clinical services to patients and their families in the form of psychological assessments and treatment
- Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary, integrated practice in developing and delivering treatment plans for patients
- Work with primary care physicians to provide the best possible patient care
- Support patients by delivering therapy that is appropriate to their unique mental-health issues
- Establish relationships with patients that enable the best possible care while maintaining professional boundaries and respecting confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients for behavioral and psychological disorders
- Establish rapport with patients to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations
- Prescribe and implement treatment consistent with a patient’s diagnosis and the relevant standards of care
- Provide crisis intervention to mental-health outpatients
- Participate in the development of counseling policies and procedures for the organization
- Perform duties while adhering to professional standards such as the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Required skills and qualifications
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology
- License for the practice of psychology
- Experience in providing psychological services to adults and/or children on an inpatient, outpatient, or consultative basis
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Doctor of psychology degree (or equivalent)
- Flexibility regarding work hours and duties performed
- Willingness to go above and beyond in providing patients with therapy that meets their unique needs