Clinical Psychologist - P/T

About MindCare Solutions

MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Clinical Psychologist

Position Summary:

The Clinical Psychologist supports the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services through counseling, care coordination, and collaboration. This role includes providing mental health care to long-term care communities, conducting psychological evaluations, and collaborating with other clinical professionals. The Clinical Psychologist plays a critical role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring seamless integration of behavioral health into comprehensive care plans, and addressing psychological and emotional challenges through evidence-based approaches. This position requires traveling to post-acute care facilities to provide on-site patient care and ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Compensation: $62-$80 per hour

Location: Cleveland, OH

Hours: P/T or PRN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct counseling and therapeutic interventions to patients, utilizing evidence-based approaches.
• Develop personalized care plans addressing psychological and emotional challenges.
• Deliver brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and personal counseling using individual, conjoint, and group treatment modalities.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatrists, and other healthcare team members to integrate behavioral health services into patient care.
• Act as a resource for medical staff, ensuring alignment with evidence-based behavioral health practices.
• Coordinate patient discharge plans and referrals to community-based resources and social services.
• Conduct psychological evaluations and diagnostic assessments to determine the nature and extent of mental disorders.
• Administer and interpret validated behavioral health screening tools.
• Document screening outcomes and provide feedback to patients and the care team.
• Act as a patient advocate to ensure timely access to appropriate behavioral health services.
• Educate patients and families about behavioral health conditions, coping strategies, treatment plans, and available resources.
• Provide case management services to ensure continuity of care, including referrals to specialized services.
• Monitor and document patient progress, modifying care plans as needed.
• Log all client encounters and activity in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral health programs to meet patient and community needs.
• Monitor program outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Adhere to state licensing requirements, organizational policies, and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of clinical and sensitive administrative information.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide training to healthcare staff on behavioral health topics, tools, and best practices.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, and providers regarding behavioral health care.

Qualifications:

• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited university (required).
• Licensed Clinical or Counseling Psychologist in the State of Ohio (required).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in behavioral health.
• Knowledge of behavioral health screening tools and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent skills in diagnostic assessment and counseling.
• Strong telehealth proficiency and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Maintain clinical competency and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate insurance.
• Ability to document personal identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act [I-9] requirements.

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