Akicita Federal · 3 months ago
Clinical Psychologist
Mescalero , New Mexico
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100/hr - $110/hrAkicita Federal, LLC is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide services at the Mescalero Indian Hospital within the Behavioral Health Department. The role involves conducting psychological assessments, managing behavioral health needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive counseling and treatment services.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject Management
Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessments, diagnoses, psychotherapy, and—if licensed—prescribe psychotropic medications
Manage behavioral health needs for children, adolescents, adults, and families through individual, group, and family counseling
Deliver crisis intervention services, including assessments, care coordination, and hospitalization referrals when necessary
Actively participate in treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team
Provide consultations to MSU medical staff, mental health providers, and relevant tribal, state, federal, and private agencies
Serve as a subject matter expert in distinguishing organic vs. functional psychological conditions
Document all clinical encounters and treatment plans in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a timely and accurate manner per MSU policy, AAAHC standards, and CMS regulations
Attend departmental meetings and engage in quality assurance activities including peer reviews and case presentations
Ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, IHS and MSU guidelines, APA standards, and Joint Commission requirements
Adhere to all MSU policies regarding documentation, patient confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance
Participate in required trainings if mandated by IHS
Refer patients to higher-level care (e.g., psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities) as needed
Notify MSU with a minimum of three weeks' notice prior to early departure from the contract
Qualification
Required
Possess and maintain an active, unrestricted psychologist license in the state or region of practice throughout the contract term
Maintain current credentialing and privileges at MSU
Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and maintain it for the contract duration
Provide three professional references from peers of the same discipline (e.g., LCSW to LCSW, Psy.D to Psy.D)
Submit current immunization records per MSU policy
Provide necessary documentation to complete security clearance procedures, including fingerprint cards
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA
Company
Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal specializes in medical staffing, information technology, cybersecurity, and construction project management services.
Founded in 2022
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Shvenderman
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Young
Chief Operations Officer
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