Title:  Psychologist (Memphis Shelby County Schools)) Job

Summary

Responsible for achieving advanced competencies in general clinical and health psychology, including mastery of assessment and evidence-based treatments. Under supervision, responsible for providing assessment and treatment of psychological/psychiatric symptoms as well as psychosocial aspects of chronic medical conditions for children, adolescents and adults within an integrated healthcare setting to improve health outcomes and psychosocial functioning. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations.
• Proficient in basic word processing skills (Word), internet navigation, and electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills both verbal and written with all levels of Associates, management, physicians, patients/families, and representatives of community agencies.
• Ability to establish constructive relationships with clients, supervisors, and staff and deal with conflict-laden or complex social situations.
• Ability to identify principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking skills and to determine when to consult with supervisor on clinical concerns.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Use evidence-based screening tools and clinical interviewing skills to gather information about referred clients’ backgrounds, needs and/or progress.
• Evaluate patients in crisis situations to determine appropriate course of intervention and facilitate external referral, consulting with supervisor when necessary.
• Employ evidence-based, brief interventions to treat commonly occurring mental health conditions and psychosocial components of chronic medical illness and to assist patients in successfully achieving their health goals.
• Participate in clinic team environment to support patient care. Promote and provide behavioral health education; standards of care for mental illness and substance abuse and management of psychosocial aspects of chronic medical conditions.
• Participate fully in team-based and individual didactic opportunities to further promote growth in clinical and professional skills.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner to facilitate team-based clinical decision making.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Physical Requirements

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.