Clinical psychologist job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A clinical psychologist is a healthcare professional responsible for treating patients for mental health issues, mainly through the use of psychotherapy. Their duties include cooperating with patients to help diagnose and treat mental health issues, assessing patient recovery, and advising other staff members on psychological approaches.
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Example clinical psychologist requirements on a job description
Clinical psychologist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in clinical psychologist job postings.
Sample clinical psychologist requirements
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Licensure as a Clinical Psychologist
- Experience conducting individual and group therapy sessions
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities
- Ability to administer and interpret psychological assessments
Sample required clinical psychologist soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and compassion for patients
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Clinical psychologist job description example 1
Milton Hershey School clinical psychologist job description
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join the Psychological Services team to support 2,000 plus students from low-income families. The Clinical Psychologist is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect psychological services to assigned students and maintains responsibility for decision-making regarding students' safety and mental health needs. Mental health decisions include: assess psychopathology; assess suicide and lethality risk; assess inappropriate sexual behavior incidents; serve as a mandated reporter to Children and Youth Services; recommend hospitalization of a student, if needed; intervene to advocate for the safety of the student on campus and in the home community; determine the nature of psychological services to be delivered; develop and implement a treatment plan for each student on the caseload; and monitor treatment progress.
The psychologist also provides regular consultation services including the provision of leadership, education, and recommendations to staff and parents on issues pertaining to the psychological care of students. This position also emphasizes consultation and collaboration with Homelife, Scholastic, Health Services, Administrators, outside agencies, and Parents/Sponsors. Training and staff development are additional services provided by the psychologist. Further, the psychologist participates in the on-call rotation, which provides emergency psychological services to students on a 24-hr, 7-day-a-week basis year-round.
Bargaining unit position with Milton Hershey Education Association (MHEA). This is an on-site position with annual salary ranging from $80,102.00 to $128.000.00. We offer excellent benefits package (medical, vision & dental insurance, savings plan with employer contribution, paid time off, wellness benefits and free lunches).
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology and licensure as a psychologist. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Certified School Psychologist will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, preferably with a low income and diverse school student population.
Applied experience with both clinical and school psychology preferred.
Experience with treatment plan management.
Demonstrated sound crisis intervention skills required.
Knowledge and depth of experience in psychological/diagnostic testing, psychotherapy, professional ethics, consultation, clinical procedures, and psycho-educational programming.
Proficiency with computers including computerized diagnostic assessments, Microsoft applications, and Internet utilization.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellence in collaboration.
High degree of discernment and excellent judgment.
Skills in spoken and written Spanish a plus.
Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered role models for MHS students.
Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
Must be available for core office hours and on-call work.
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Sep 12, 2022
The psychologist also provides regular consultation services including the provision of leadership, education, and recommendations to staff and parents on issues pertaining to the psychological care of students. This position also emphasizes consultation and collaboration with Homelife, Scholastic, Health Services, Administrators, outside agencies, and Parents/Sponsors. Training and staff development are additional services provided by the psychologist. Further, the psychologist participates in the on-call rotation, which provides emergency psychological services to students on a 24-hr, 7-day-a-week basis year-round.
Bargaining unit position with Milton Hershey Education Association (MHEA). This is an on-site position with annual salary ranging from $80,102.00 to $128.000.00. We offer excellent benefits package (medical, vision & dental insurance, savings plan with employer contribution, paid time off, wellness benefits and free lunches).
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology and licensure as a psychologist. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Certified School Psychologist will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, preferably with a low income and diverse school student population.
Applied experience with both clinical and school psychology preferred.
Experience with treatment plan management.
Demonstrated sound crisis intervention skills required.
Knowledge and depth of experience in psychological/diagnostic testing, psychotherapy, professional ethics, consultation, clinical procedures, and psycho-educational programming.
Proficiency with computers including computerized diagnostic assessments, Microsoft applications, and Internet utilization.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellence in collaboration.
High degree of discernment and excellent judgment.
Skills in spoken and written Spanish a plus.
Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered role models for MHS students.
Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
Must be available for core office hours and on-call work.
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Sep 12, 2022
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Clinical psychologist job description example 2
Medical Resources Inc. clinical psychologist job description
Founded in 1998, MRG is a provider of Independent Medical Exams for Worker's Compensation, Disability, and the Veterans Administration. Find out more at MRGExams.com.
Job Overview
- Are you a Licensed Clinical Psychologist looking to take on a more investigative role?
- Are you interested in performing Independent Medical Assessments vs. traditional patient care?
- Would you find it rewarding to serve the veteran community?
- Would you enjoy being able to review medical records and complete questionnaires to help veterans?
Description
We are looking for the right Clinical Psychologist to perform medical assessments on United States Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process.
In performing Disability Assessments, you will review behavioral health records electronically through a secure Web Portal and perform a comprehensive assessment in person on each veteran.
You will also complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ's) through the Web Portal.
The Clinical Psychologist DOES NOT make disability determinations. The U.S. Veterans Administration makes all disability determinations, in part using the findings recorded in the DBQ's.
This role ONLY performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will NOT treat, and you will NOT prescribe medication in this position.
Clinical Psychologist will review and assess 3 Veterans per day on average.
Clinical Psychologist will be brought on as an Independent Contractor
Schedule Mon-Fri (8 am-5 pm)
This is an IN-PERSON position.
MRG Exams is looking for a Clinical Psychologist who:
- Has a Ph.D. or Psy.D and has graduated from an APA Accredited school.
- Holds an active & unrestricted license within the state exams are performed.
- Responsible for maintaining continuing education per license requirements.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Is proficient in typing and able to analyze data from large medical records
- Skilled at time management as DBQ's must be submitted within 48 hours of an exam
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Clinical psychologist job description example 3
Hospital for Special Care clinical psychologist job description
+ QUALIFICATIONS
+ REQUIRED: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
+ REQUIRED: Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Psychologist/license eligible
+ PREFERRED: Minimum of one year experience providing standardized diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
+ PREFERRED: Minimum of one year experience providing individual and family psychotherapy for children and adolescents.
+ JOB SUMMARY
+ The Autism Center Psychologist provides standardized diagnostic evaluation for possible or known Autism Spectrum Disorder, and evidence-based treatment for associated behavioral and emotional difficulties He/She consults with treatment team for management of cases, families for education and/or treatment, and with the various treatment teams' leadership as requested.
+ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
+ COGNITIVE DEMANDS
+ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ The outpatient Psychologist primarily provides diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder, including the following: Gathering history through interviews with parents/caregivers and review of prior records. ? Administering standardized intellectual assessments, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and/or the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, 2nd Edition (CARS-2), and parent and teacher rating scales as needed. Scoring and interpretation of these psychological assessment measures. Writing high-quality comprehensive evaluation reports including client's history, test and questionnaire data, clinical formulation, diagnosis, and recommendations specific to ASD. Providing feedback to parents and caregivers regarding evaluation results, diagnosis, and recommendations
+ The OP Clinical Psychologist engages in care coordination and treatment planning on behalf of evaluated clients and their families. For example, completing referrals for additional services, collecting collateral from providers via phone, and participating in Planning and Placement Team meetings if needed.
+ School consultation and independent evaluations through school contracts including psychological evaluation, school-based observations, providing feedback to family and school team, and participation in PPT meetings.
+ The outpatient Psychologist will also be expected to provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to patients with known ASD, grounded in behavioral, cognitive behavioral, or family systems theory.
+ The Psychologist provides in-services about ASD to hospital staff and community partners as requested.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong time-management. Completes documentation in the medical record and billing in a timely manner and in keeping with internal policy and professional standards.
+ Willingness to collaborate across disciplines
+ Involvement in clinical supervision and training, program development, and research based on Center needs
+ REQUIRED: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
+ REQUIRED: Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Psychologist/license eligible
+ PREFERRED: Minimum of one year experience providing standardized diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
+ PREFERRED: Minimum of one year experience providing individual and family psychotherapy for children and adolescents.
+ JOB SUMMARY
+ The Autism Center Psychologist provides standardized diagnostic evaluation for possible or known Autism Spectrum Disorder, and evidence-based treatment for associated behavioral and emotional difficulties He/She consults with treatment team for management of cases, families for education and/or treatment, and with the various treatment teams' leadership as requested.
+ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
+ COGNITIVE DEMANDS
+ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ The outpatient Psychologist primarily provides diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder, including the following: Gathering history through interviews with parents/caregivers and review of prior records. ? Administering standardized intellectual assessments, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and/or the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, 2nd Edition (CARS-2), and parent and teacher rating scales as needed. Scoring and interpretation of these psychological assessment measures. Writing high-quality comprehensive evaluation reports including client's history, test and questionnaire data, clinical formulation, diagnosis, and recommendations specific to ASD. Providing feedback to parents and caregivers regarding evaluation results, diagnosis, and recommendations
+ The OP Clinical Psychologist engages in care coordination and treatment planning on behalf of evaluated clients and their families. For example, completing referrals for additional services, collecting collateral from providers via phone, and participating in Planning and Placement Team meetings if needed.
+ School consultation and independent evaluations through school contracts including psychological evaluation, school-based observations, providing feedback to family and school team, and participation in PPT meetings.
+ The outpatient Psychologist will also be expected to provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to patients with known ASD, grounded in behavioral, cognitive behavioral, or family systems theory.
+ The Psychologist provides in-services about ASD to hospital staff and community partners as requested.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong time-management. Completes documentation in the medical record and billing in a timely manner and in keeping with internal policy and professional standards.
+ Willingness to collaborate across disciplines
+ Involvement in clinical supervision and training, program development, and research based on Center needs
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024