Psychologist

Position Summary:  

Works in accordance with the plans and policies established by the Board of Directors within the health care setting, which includes mental health and as a member of the Service Team, providing direct therapy services to clients of the Center.  This employee will function independently and autonomously.  

Essential Functions:  

• Provide cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals (adult and pediatric patients) with a behavioral health problem

• Provide classes in a format appropriate for a primary care setting (i.e. stress management, sleep enhancement and chronic pain)
• Consult with primary care physicians (PCP) regarding patient care, as requested
• Timely follow-up on all PCP referrals via same-day verbal and/or written communication; timely documentation in the patients’ medical record
• Deliver brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health related issues and BHC services provided
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of clinical pathway programs
• Consult with legal authorities, as directed

General Duties: 

• Support the Mission, Vision and Values of TFHC
• Effectively manage a full daily patient schedule as defined by the BHC manual
• May include supervision of peer providers who are in training or not yet fully licensed
• Attend and participate in meetings, committees, and conferences, as directed

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience with Autism testing to include ADI and ADOS required
• Ability to navigate and enter data into an electronic health record
• Ability to work independently, adhering to all TFHC, HIPAA, accreditation, Federal and State rules and regulations
• Ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds
• (2) years’ experience providing mental health services in a community-based setting preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Skillful and tactful in working with patients who may be physically and/or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, and emotionally distraught
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with primary care team members, patients and other Behavioral Health professionals

Education, Certification Training and License:

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology, with a minimum of (2) years’ experience as a therapist
• Current BLS Certification
• Current and unencumbered license to practice in the State of Florida