Clinical Psychologist
Company: Signet Health
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the
behavioral health services for Medstar Washington Hospital Center
in Washington, DC. We have openings for Full-time and Part-time
Clinical Psychologists. This person will provide psychological
services in a designated department(s) and will oversee routine
operational tasks and the implementation of program development
tasks. Provides leadership and special expertise in one or more sub
fields of clinical and medical psychology. Provides full range of
necessary psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to
inpatients and outpatients of designated department(s). Essential
Functions Coordinates clinical service delivery provided to
designated department(s). Provides information to the director or
designee about clinical activities and program demands to ensure
adequate staffing to meet patients' needs and to maintain quality
of services being provided. Conducts and documents initial
psychological assessment of patients. Conducts psychological
evaluations as needed, for Medicine Clinics i.e., Infectious
Diseases, Advanced Heart Failure and Bariatric Surgery Pre-OP
evaluations. Establishes psychological service delivery plan
subject to timely reassessment and revision. Performs detailed and
specific psycho diagnostic assessment, including psychological
testing and psychological evaluations. Provides psychotherapy to
include counseling, group and family therapy, sexual counseling,
cognitive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-based
therapy and behavior therapy. Communicates with treatment teams to
maintain continuity of psychological and other care and to reduce
unnecessary duplication of services. Participates in discharge
planning to provide appropriate referral and liaison for patients'
and families' psychological needs. Provides consults on inpatient
units within scope of practice. Participates in agency-wide
training programs and in-services. Participates in the clinical
peer-review process. Provides quality and timely clinical
documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies'
requirements. May provide clinical supervision of other clinicians
or clinicians in training. Maintains detailed documentation of
services provided to permit administrative and peer review; audit
of services against charges for services and meet documentation
requirements of the designated department(s) and the District of
Columbia. Develops behavioral assessment, treatment, and
remediation programs for patients in designated department(s) and
implements such programs in collaboration with other disciplines.
Serves as the psychological consultant to treatment teams. Engages
in teaching/training as required. Maintains and enhances clinical
skills, via supervision, in-service training, appropriate
workshops, courses and conferences. Completes documentation and
charge capture per hospital regulations. Adheres to the standards
for ethical and professional practice of the American Psychological
Association and the District of Columbia. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years
experience in psychological assessments of patients with
psychiatric/behavioral health disorders. Must be flexible to adjust
to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective
problem-solving skills and display excellent oral/written
communication skills. Previous adult behavioral health and
substance use treatment experience is preferred. Postdoctoral
training in medical psychology is preferred. Candidates must have
active District of Columbia Psychologist license or be eligible for
endorsement. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3
years Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Signet Health, Silver Spring , Clinical Psychologist, Healthcare , Washington, Maryland
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