Clinical Psychologist

9)PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING: Conducts preliminary assessment to determine the appropriateness of the psychological testing as well as the selection of appropriate tests designed to address specific diagnostic questions.

10)Administers psychological test, scores and interprets results in accordance with established procedures and standards.

11) Prepares psychological testing report and documents findings according to established procedures and standards.

Program Specific Activities
1)Designs clinical programs as appropriate and as assigned or approved by the Director.

2)Coordinates the clinical services of staff providing clinical supervision as appropriate and as assigned by the Director.

3)Evaluates program performance in terms of process and outcome.

4)Works collaboratively with other staff and professional on projects of this nature.

5)Provides the Director with regular reports regarding all aspects of program development and evaluation.

6)Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Research
1)Provides education to patients and families about the role of the psychological factors in illness, treatment and recovery from illness.

2)Provides other health care providers (i.e. nurses, therapists, aids) with education regarding psychological factors in illness, treatment, and recovery from illness as well as approach to and management of patient and families.

3)Provides other professionals (i.e. psychologists, physicians, social workers, residents) with education regarding psychological factors in illness, treatment, and recovery, as well as management of patient and families.

4)Presents educational material in formal settings (i.e. rounds, seminars) inside and outside of the hospital setting as assigned.

5)Presents educational issues to the community.

6)Provides potential clinical supervision of staff as appropriate as assigned by the Director.

7)Conducts all research activities with authorization from the Director, adhering to established Departmental procedures, hospital policy, and Standards of Practice for Psychologists

8)Presents completed and ongoing research to colleagues at appropriate forums.

Professional Development, Demeanor, and Conduct
1)Provides clinical services in a professional and customer friendly manner.

2)Conducts self in a professional and courteous manner with concern and respect for both internal and external customer needs.

3)Provides professional services in strict accordance with Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Psychological Association for Licensed Clinical Psychologists.

4)All documentation of clinical services in the patient medical record and maintenance of the medical records are completed according to established departmental procedures; Division and departmental guidelines, hospital policies and Standards of Practice.

5)Attends and participates in all appropriate patient staffings to facilitate multidisciplinary treatment planning and care of patients and families, as well as aftercare planning collaborating with other health care providers on issues regarding patient treatment and management.

6)Attends and participates in continuing education for clinical psychologists working with patients with psychiatric, psychological or behavioral health problems in accordance with standards set forth by the Division of Psychology / Department of Psychiatry.

7)Reports on conferences, seminars and workshops attended at appropriate department meetings for the purpose of informing and educating colleagues.

Departmental Activities
1)Attends and actively participates in Division Training Activities if involved in Psychology student training.

2)Attends and participates in all relevant team, department, and division administrative and planning meetings as assigned or appropriate.

3)Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Required: