Psychologist, private practice vs psychotherapist

Differences between psychologist, private practice and psychotherapist duties and responsibilities

Psychologist, private practice example responsibilities.

• Conduct psychological and psychoeducational evaluations including ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, emotional and behavioral issues.
• Assist personnel in identifying triggers leading to relapse of PTSD, negative behaviors and thoughts.
• Provision of psychological assessment, psycho-diagnostic evaluation and psychotherapy of patients using brief therapy models.
• Provision of psychological assessment, psycho-diagnostic evaluation and psychotherapy of patients using mindfulness base psychotherapy techniques.
• Develop training materials for alcohol abuse treatment & rehabilitation services, including prevention of domestic violence, child abuse and homelessness.
• Provide consultation regarding appropriate placement/treatment of juveniles in the DJJ system.

Psychotherapist example responsibilities.

• Provide individual, group therapy and rehabilitation services for clients with co-occurring disorders, trauma, addiction, grief, etc.
• Perform case management services and prepare rehabilitation plans.
• Administer cognitive and personality assessments, provide written summary of results to therapists, and provide verbal feedback to patients.
• Cultivate and nurture positive, productive relationships with patients, families, and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
• Experience in evaluations of adults, adolescents and children, including personality, clinical symptoms, developmental disabilities and cognitive status.
• Conduct MST assessment including review of referral information, maintain the confidentiality of all consumer care information including protect health information.