Clinical Psychologist at Synapse Resource Center

Job description:

The roles and responsibilities of this include but not limited to:

• Assist in providing psychological assessment and consultation services
• Diagnose psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders of patients and develop treatment plan
• Provide therapy to groups and individuals
• Assist in the development and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)
• Work with a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses and social workers,psychiatrists, and occupational therapists
• Facilitate diverse group therapeutic sessions
• Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior.
• Involve in the modification of treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status
• Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
• Understand BioPsychosocial Approach for assessment and treatment plan for every patient.
• Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests in order to obtain information on individuals’ intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
• Be conversant with different treatment methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, talk therapy,person-centered therapy etc.
• Be conversant with the electronic medical record system for proper documentation of progress notes and treatment plan
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans
• Refer patients, clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Coordinate family inclusive therapy to assist them in understanding, dealing with or supporting patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives
• Meet with families, probation officers, police or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process
• Plan, organize or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation or social activities for clients
• Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services
• Make clinical input to the business team
• Psycho educates clients on the importance of medication compliance.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars or establishing and maintain contact with other social services agencies
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy
• Develop a clear understanding of neuron developmental pathways, how to diagnose, carry out assessments and draw up appropriate treatment plans to meet specific needs.
• Follow up with and ensure that after discharge the client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow up and management.
• To be responsible for own personal and professional development to actively participate in any programs for clients