About the Role:
As a Psychologist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the mental well-being of individuals and families by providing expert psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions. Your primary objective will be to diagnose and treat a variety of mental health issues, utilizing evidence-based practices to foster positive change in your clients' lives. You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Additionally, you will engage in crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring that clients receive immediate support during challenging times. Ultimately, your work will contribute to the overall improvement of mental health within the community, promoting resilience and emotional stability among those you serve.
Responsibilities and Duties / Essential Functions:
Perform psychological assessments, testing, and evaluation
Provide diagnosis based on assessments, testing, and evaluation
Develop and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs and diagnosis
Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriately
Provide referrals when necessary for additional care, evaluation, or treatment
Able to collaborate well with an interdisciplinary team of clinical care providers to provide high quality care
Coordinate with other counselors and psychiatrists or other medical providers about patient care
Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care
Assist with supervising other counselors employed by CMC as directed and assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health
Can provide both individual, group, or family counseling
Licensed psychologist in State of Alabama
Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology
3-5 years of related experience in psychology preferred
Ability to pass a thorough background check
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Strong working knowledge of diagnostic techniques and a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to operate within ethical and professional standards of care
Travel Required: Some
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary
Paid health insurance
401k with 4% match
Paid holidays