JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The psychologist position administers, evaluates, and interprets psychological testing; creates, monitors, and coordinates behavior management plans with the clinical team.
Job Duties
The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
- Provides care for the mental health of the Mille Lacs Health System area community, collects and analyzes behavioral data for residents/patients and presents results to clinical leadership.*
- Reviews service delivery and considers individual and group sessions as indicated.*
- Administers, evaluates, and interprets required psychological testing as requested by referring provider for children, adult, and geriatric patients on a case-by-case basis.*
- Counsels individuals and families in a safe environment.*
- Reports abuse and neglect to appropriate agencies in compliance with state/county and local regulations.*
- Documents progress/data in Medical Record utilizing objective, measurable methods on a timely basis, keeping medical records and billing current.*
- Creates psychological testing report as indicated to be included as part of a patient's care plan. Ensures report is included in Medical Record within two weeks of testing.*
- Consults with clinical team and referring physicians and participates with the clinical team meetings for care plan formulation and reviews.*
- Refers patients to professionals when care is beyond the scope of the position.*
- Submits service activity logs and schedules when requested to clinical leadership quarterly.
- Participates in peer review, quality initiatives, and supervision as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- A PhD or PsyD in psychology from an accredited college or university.
- Current unrestricted license as Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in the state of Minnesota.
- Two to three years of experience counseling individuals and/or families.
- Clinic experience in a rural health setting is preferred.
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