Psychologist

Job Details:

Salary Range: Undisclosed, POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Provide clinical guidance and consultation to outpatient clinical staff as assigned. Formal supervision and personnel oversight apply to staff designated by ASun Star when the psychologist is appointed to a supervisory role.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provide psychological assessment and outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families as assigned and within demonstrated competence. Deliver culturally responsive, strength-based, trauma-informed care and coordinate treatment with the outpatient team.

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic interviews, assess functioning and clinical risk, and document diagnostic impressions. Administer and interpret psychological tests and prepare reports when authorized by the program and within demonstrated competence. Develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.

Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy as assigned, monitor progress, and plan for discharge and follow-up. Assess and respond to safety concerns, develop safety plans, and coordinate emergency referrals when indicated.

Follow applicable mandated reporting and agency incident reporting procedures. Complete and sign timely clinical records, including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Follow privacy, consent, documentation, and payer requirements.

Collaborate with psychiatry, clinicians, and authorized care partners. Participate in case consultations, staff training, and quality improvement. Refer medication evaluation and management to authorized prescribers.

• Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or equivalent qualifying doctorate) and an active psychologist license in good standing in each assigned state. A single-state license meets this position’s requirement for a single-state assignment.
• Demonstrated competence in outpatient assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, risk assessment, and clinical documentation for assigned populations. Complete applicable clearances and agency credentialing before providing services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic clinical records. Knowledge of applicable behavioral health regulations, client rights, and outpatient standards.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education. Provide care only at agency-approved locations and through approved service modalities. For telehealth, verify the client’s location and applicable practice authorization before providing care.