Psychologist - Part-Time - Psychology

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The Psychologist (N) evaluates patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Moreover, the incumbent diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment. An employee in this position works closely with coalition partners to conduct assessments, provides individual and group counseling, provides consultation and case management to centers, coordinates training and technical assistance, and meets the goals and objectives of the department. The Psychologist also assists with data analysis and manuscript preparation and presentation.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Identifies psychological, emotional or behavioral issues, and diagnoses disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.

• Develops and implements individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.

• Interacts with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning actions to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Discusses the treatment of problems with clients.

• Utilizes a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.

• Counsels individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations.

• Performs timely, complete, and legible documentation of services provided.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, and modifies plans and diagnoses.

• Provides individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, design and implementation of individualized behavior plans, competency groups, psychological assessments and evaluations, and psycho-education.

• Completes and submits reports in time frames designated and follows-up on all recommendations pertaining to responsible areas.

• Supervises and trains the psychology students and the clinical team. Serves as a consultant to the multidisciplinary teams.

• Provides expert testimony in court proceedings and serves on committees.

• Oversees the collection of data on target behaviors.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Doctorate degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A12