Psychologist - Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinic

OVERVIEW

Provides behavioral health assessment, therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination services for patients experiencing mental health concerns. This role collaborates with psychiatrists, healthcare providers, patients, and community resources to develop individualized treatment plans, support recovery goals, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care.

Schedule: Between 30-36 hours per week

Shift: Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Completes psychosocial assessments, psychological testing, and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Offers assistance with interpreting psychological tests as needed.
• Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy.
• Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient’s identified treatment goals.
• Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license.
• Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist/NP.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention.
• Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician/NP, therapists and community agencies.
• Provides appropriate discharge planning.
• Refers patient or patient's family to other community resources.
• Participates in clinical collaboration and/or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment. 
• Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines.
• Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager.
• Offers in-service education programs and functions as a resource to other staff and the community as needed.
• Participates in development and selection of patient education materials and services.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and TJC policies and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

Doctorate in Psychology and appropriate level of field experience and coursework.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE                    

Holds and maintains Psychologist license in the state of practice

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Broad background of training and experience with various patient populations and modes of service delivery

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has substantial latitude for independent action.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of preferred Database software; Internet software and Word Processing software

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Occupational Exposure: Category C - No partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)

Adult (18 years – 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP    

Patients, families, physicians, community and regulatory agencies, and other hospital and clinic personnel                                 

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Psychiatry staff members and/or Program Manager.  Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has the potential for substantial latitude and independent action

SUPERVISES

May supervise student interns as assigned                                               

PAY RANGE:

$83,977.54 - $130,165.19

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

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