ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assess and diagnose patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills.

· Develop and implement patient care plans based on area of defined clinical expertise, risk and overall patient care complexity and identifies desired patient outcomes.

· Prescribe and manage medications by the prescriptive authority allowed within the state the facility operates.

· Evaluate and monitor patient outcome and response to care using current best practice guidelines and developed clinical protocols.

· Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, medical and psychosocial approaches.

· Collaborate with clinical staff in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare and a review of patient progress and treatment.

· Provide consultation and training to other team members regarding the patient medical psychological care, including pharmacologic management needs.

· Conduct psychological assessments. Educate consumers and their families regarding medications/symptoms/illness/side effects upon request.

· Collaborate with other providers as necessary.

· Participate in the on-going assessment and therapeutic engagement of patient.

· Order, interpret and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for patient care.

· May administer psychological testing, scoring and interpreting psychological tests, and advise others on the appropriateness of psychological testing. May perform evaluations of personality and cognitive functioning.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Master's or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university required, level determined by the state in which the facility is operating.

· Three or more years' experience post Masters preferred.

· Able to use various modalities, including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.

· One year experience required in a supervisory capacity in a mental health treatment program, preferably including both clinical and administrative supervision.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Current professional license, per state regulations/requirements.

· Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where facility requires.