Psychologist
6200 Bellefontaine Road Huber Heights, OH 45424 US
Job Description
Psychologist
Dayton, OH
1099 - Contract/Per Diem
Hours: PRN
Department: Inpatient Unit
Reports to: Medical Director
Job Overview:
This contract/Per Diem position works under the administrative supervision of the Medical Director; provides, consultation services to clinical staff and provides face-to face therapy as requested by the Medical Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure services provided are patient centered, medically necessary, and strengths-based interventions.
- Provide services with a focus on the respect and dignity of the patient.
- Identifies, evaluates, and coordinates behavioral health services for high-risk members.
- Ensure all communication to outside providers or referral entities concerning patient care is HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliant.
- Provide services within your scope of practice and maintain state licensure as a psychologist.
- Participate, as needed, in treatment team meetings, and care consultations.
- Complete all required documentation within the identified company, state, federal and, accreditation standards.
- Collaborates in the processes of discharge assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for services that meet member needs and promote quality, cost-effective outcomes.
- Conducts on-site and telephonic communication with the member and/or member’s parents/guardian, facility, and outpatient providers, including primary care physician (PCP) to gather information to identify discharge needs and any barriers to accessing post hospital discharge services as required.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral communication.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and public.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & Licensure
Have a doctorate degree in psychology: PhD, PsyD or EdD. Have an unrestricted psychologist license in Ohio.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experience in direct clinical care with patients in facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric treatment
Ability to comprehend medical policy and criteria to clearly articulate health information.
Work requires willingness to on an as needed basis
For immediate consideration please reply directly to this posting. A-Line Staffing Roxanne Berendt cell# 586-256-1110.