Acadiana Treatment Center · 1 day ago
PRN Psychologist
US-AZ-Tucson
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAcadiana Treatment Center is seeking a PRN Psychologist to work at their beautiful campus in Tucson, AZ. The role involves assessing and evaluating patients, providing counseling services, and diagnosing mental and emotional disorders while collaborating with clinical staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
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Responsibilities
Assess and diagnose patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills
Develop and implement patient care plans based on area of defined clinical expertise, risk and overall patient care complexity and identifies desired patient outcomes
Prescribe and manage medications by the prescriptive authority allowed within the state the facility operates
Evaluate and monitor patient outcome and response to care using current best practice guidelines and developed clinical protocols
Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, medical and psychosocial approaches
Collaborate with clinical staff in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare and a review of patient progress and treatment
Provide consultation and training to other team members regarding the patient medical psychological care, including pharmacologic management needs
Conduct psychological assessments. Educate consumers and their families regarding medications/symptoms/illness/side effects upon request
Collaborate with other providers as necessary
Participate in the on-going assessment and therapeutic engagement of patient
Order, interpret and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for patient care
May administer psychological testing, scoring and interpreting psychological tests, and advise others on the appropriateness of psychological testing. May perform evaluations of personality and cognitive functioning
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university required, level determined by the state in which the facility is operating
One year experience required in a supervisory capacity in a mental health treatment program, preferably including both clinical and administrative supervision
Current professional license, per state regulations/requirements
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where facility requires
Preferred
Three or more years' experience post Masters preferred
Able to use various modalities, including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy
Company
Acadiana Treatment Center
Acadiana Treatment Center provides psychiatric treatment for adolescents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase