Psychologist

Company: Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

The Psychologist position has two primary responsibilities: prevention and intervention of Behavioral Health related issues. Overall, this position's responsibilities is to provide behavioral support and assist patients in improving their overall health status, while directly addressing the mental health needs including prevention and intervention on opioid substance use epidemic. The Psychologist will deliver universal compassion with cultural competence to all patients consistent with the mission at Rodgers Health.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIESAchieve ResultsPrevention--- Psycho-educate students/clients, families, educational staff, and any other stakeholders on the topics of substance use, with emphasis on opioid addiction, and recovery models.--- Provide clients appropriate resources and referrals to other service inside and outside RH.--- Collaborate with other behavioral health professionals within RH to ensure consistency and continuity of care in school systems.--- Participate in professional development regarding substance use, and cultural competence.--- Other duties as assigned by the Director or Behavioral Health supervisor.InterventionProvide a range of services including but not limited to:--- Identifying, diagnosing and treating psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, behavior modification, foster positive mental health and personal growth, case management, crisis intervention, and supportive psychotherapy for adults and children. This may include individuals, couples, group and family therapy: if appropriate the clinician utilizes a variety of approved treatment methods.--- Provides personal psychotherapy for students, families, and groups to help them learn greater self-understanding, acceptance of responsibility, and increased decision-making skills.--- Provides group psychotherapy for inter/intrapersonal development, communication, and to support skill development.--- Provides psychosocial assessments and/or screenings.--- Timely and accurate documentation on EHR.--- Timely and accurate reporting as required by RH--- Participates in integrated care by being a part of the multidisciplinary team in the management of clients, case conferences, and documentation audits.--- Other duties as assigned by the Director or Behavioral Health supervisor.Job Requirements:Education-- A doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D. or Ph. D.) is required for this position-- Provisional or full licensure in state the of MissouriExperience-- Demonstrated success in working with an educational population.-- Accomplished in implementation of symptom resolution and solution-focused approaches appropriate to client's presenting concerns.-- Familiarity with the school districts clientele and community,-- Practice in treating individuals with substance use disorders, particularly opioid addictions,-- Expertise in creating and maintain relationships with the intentions of client retention.-- Demonstrated experience in reporting according to Grant required outcomes.

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