Psychologist, Mental Health-Adult OP

Job Overview:

The Psychologist provides supervision to clinical staff regarding assessments, interventions and treatment planning on each clinician's caseload. This role also conducts meetings with clinical staff to review cases as a team and to discuss strategies for treatment and intervention, and reviews discharges and ensure that there is justification for closing the case.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology

Preferred:

• One year of clinical experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey Licensed Psychologist

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8am-4pm
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Develop and deliver professional continuing education seminars and workshops to the mental health community as requested
• Develop clinically relevant programs when requested and in response to patient, family and mental health community need
• Conduct psychological tests when indicated in the treatment plan
• Abide by all state regulations and professional APA ethical and code of conduct standards
• Precept new employees and students, as requested
• Make certain that their situation is stable and there is follow-up and linkage to appropriate services
• Review staff documentation in charts, including assessments, treatment plans and case recording
• Recommend revisions in the case recording for clinical appropriateness and other documentation
• Make certain that the charts are in order and the necessary forms are completed and in the chart
• Assist program director in implementing and monitoring client database and statistical information
• This includes preparing and submitting reports to the state or clinical reports for individual cases
• Maintain direct service caseload
• Assist with direct service functions as needed
• These include assessments, developing treatment plans, off site intervention, behavioral skills training, clinical case management and crisis intervention

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.