Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health - J. Edward Staffing LLC

J Edward Staffing is recruiting for a Clincial Psycholigist for a military base located in Colorado Springs, CO

Contract: Duration, contract ends on 08/26/2024
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
Shift:  9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, with a one hour lunch. Schedule may vary dependent upon need

Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Core Duties:

• Perform assigned assessment procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed privileged psychologist or neuropsychologist.

• Utilize therapeutic assessment and interview skills to elicit accurate and concise account of the patient's condition.

• Screen patients to determine presenting problems and priority of appointment. Perform basic assessment procedures, including initial screening evaluation and standardized neuropsychological testing. Assist credentialed providers with identifying mental health diagnosis and treatment strategies, as well as providing patient education.

• Assist in providing specialized treatment and rehabilitation of brain injured and mental health patients. Observe, monitor, report, and record patient interaction during assessment sessions.

• Institute precautionary measures to prevent patient injuries due to suicide, homicide, or elopement.

• Coordinate with other military agencies and MTFs regarding specialized care, treatment, and administrative functions. Contact military or community agencies to obtain collateral information.

• Explain and interpret neuropsychological services and procedures to access care to patients and commands. Assist in or arrange for patient referral to other facilities for alternate level of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).

• Education: Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.

• Internship/Residency: Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

• Experience: Minimum of 24 months experience within the last 36 months in performing evidence-based clinical treatment in an outpatient clinic or hospital

• Board Certification : The HCW shall have national and/or state (required) approved and current board certification or board eligible certification in the specialty area in which they provide clinical services.

• Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a psychologist in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands. Or

If the HCW is unlicensed but is a recent graduate (12 months or less) of an APA accredited doctoral program, they can be considered for this position contingent upon attaining state licensure within 12-months of the hire date. If licensure is not obtained within the 12 month time frame, the Contractor will be deemed unqualified for this position.

* Life Support Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS Certification

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