HHC·Indianapolis, Indiana
Provide comprehensive psychological evaluations and treatment processes for patients and families using bio-psychosocial assessments. Responsibilities include formulating diagnostic assessments, performing psychotherapy, and providing clinical supervision to staff.
Division: Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: SEMHC
Req ID: 25964
Schedule: Any
Shift: Varied
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.
FLSA Status ExemptJob Role Summary The Clinical Psychologist - Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center provides a comprehensive range of evaluation and treatment processes for patient/family through bio-psychosocial assessment including psychological evaluation instruments (such as MMPI).Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provide a comprehensive range of evaluation and treatment processes for patient/family through bio-psychosocial assessment including psychological evaluation instruments (such as MMPI)Formulate an integrated diagnostic assessment Formulate patient treatment plans in response to an integrated diagnostic assessment Review and authorize (HSPP only) treatment plans of others Prepare written psychological assessmentsPerform individual, family and group psychotherapyFamiliar with community resources and provide referral liaison as needed. Perform crisis intervention as needed Provides services in a variety of settings (office, homes, schools, etc.) Clinically supervise staff and offer staff development in a variety of areas Alter activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e. adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neo-natal, and adult) described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competenciesJob Requirements License/Certification required: Completion of a Doctoral program in Psychology or Counseling. HSPP Clinical Psychologist licensure status in the state of IndianaKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients servedDemonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients servedMust demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needsAbility to use age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit/job specific/age specific competenciesAbility to interact with a broad multi-disciplinary teamUnderstanding a wide range of medical/psychosomatic illnesses and organic symptomsUnderstanding of "best practice" treatment modalities for various diagnoses and their availability in the communityEstablish a method of outcome measurementsAbility to function independently Good communication skills both written and verbal
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.
Requires a Doctoral degree in Psychology or Counseling and HSPP Clinical Psychologist licensure in the state of Indiana. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
Market context
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