Clinical Psychologist Job Description

Everett Branch Mental Health Clinic, Washington

Compensation: $66.50-$70.00/hr (Part-Time)

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
Education: Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology. Additional training is required for psychology specialties. Refer to the DHA PM 6025.13, vol. 4 for requirements.
Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instruction.
Licensure: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instruction.
Certification: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course.

Core Duties:

Practice within the guidelines of their state licensing board, American Psychological Association Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, and MTF privileges.
Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and collateral sources, as appropriate.
Establish psychiatric diagnoses according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders.
Provide psychological treatment for individuals and groups; help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
Assist in rehabilitation of patients.

Hours of Performance:

Clinical Psychologist services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600 and 1730 hours. Shifts would normally be scheduled for four (4) hour to six (6) hour shifts three days a week not to exceed twenty (20) hours per week. In no instance will the Clinical Psychologist be required to provide services in excess of forty (40) hours per two-week period.

Mission Essential:

This position is classified as mission essential. Your position is essential to maintaining critical operations and functions, especially during emergencies or disruptions.

Closures:

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, holiday or unplanned closure due to unusual and compelling circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, military emergencies, severe weather), the employee will be compensated for the unplanned closure.

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