CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

• To apply psychological principles and techniques in observation, testing and patient contact in order to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of persons in an in-patient or out-patient setting, a general or a psychiatric hospital; or, to serve as a consultant to local school departments in the field of psychological testing and, as required, to provide psychological testing services with emphasis on the testing of children with a physical and/or intellectual and developmental disability.
• To administer, score and interpret a wide variety of tests, including projective techniques such as the Roschach and Thematic Apperception tests. 
• To determine the capacities, interests, abilities and other personality traits of the person. As required, to supervise the work of psychometrists rendering psychological testing services for general use or in a clinic.
• To participate in conferences which study and evaluate all the evidence presented and plan treatment programs. 
• To assist in the preparation of informational material relative to the rendering of psychological services for dissemination to the public.
• To help develop and implement research of a psychological nature. 
• To do related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:  A working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical and abnormal psychology, learning theory  and research methodology as applied when assisting in the diagnosis and  treatment of persons; the ability to administer, score and interpret a wide  variety of tests, including projective techniques; the ability to plan,  supervise and review the work of psychometrists and other professional  assistants; and related capacities and abilities.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education:  Such as may have been gained through:  graduation from a college of recognized standing and attainment of a Master's Degree in Psychology with major emphasis in Clinical and Abnormal
Psychology, including courses with laboratory practice in Psychometry; and
Experience:  Such as may have been gained through:  employment in a position involving the application of psychological principles and techniques,  including projective techniques, under competent supervision.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

 

Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Varicella (Chickenpox),

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),

Hepatitis B titers,

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

Licensed Clinical Professional preferred (PhD, LMHC, or LCSW). Psychiatric clinical hospital experience preferred.

The Clinical Psychologist will work in the Psychology Department and be responsible for: (1) providing psychological patient care: psychological assessments, individual counselling, group therapy, competency to stand trial education, addiction counselling and assessment, behavior modification interventions:(2) multidisciplinary treatment team coordination; (3)documentation on patient care as required by the state and federal standards; Patient Care Plans and weekly Care Plan updates; (4) staff education on treatment goals and behavioral interventions; (5) clinical outcome data as part of evidenced based practice and quality improvement; (6) to do related work as required.

N-95 Respirator FIT test

 Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at: 

Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001  Fax:462-1683   

Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524  Fax: 567-4003 

Salary : $71,378 - $80,726