Adolescent IOP Psychologist
Compensation: negotiable
Location: telehealth (must be PSYPACT credentialed)
Hours: Mon-Thur. 20 hours/week.
Position Summary:
As an Adolescent IOP Psychologist, you will deliver high-quality mental health care, including psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and evidence-based interventions, to individuals within an acute care setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the mental health and ensuring care aligns with ethical and legal standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Community based - Provide direct counseling and therapeutic interventions to patients, utilizing evidence-based approaches.
• Develop personalized care plans addressing psychological and emotional challenges.
• Deliver brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and personal counseling using individual, conjoint, and group treatment modalities.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatrists, and other healthcare team members to integrate behavioral health services into patient care.
• Act as a resource for medical staff, ensuring alignment with evidence-based behavioral health practices.
• Coordinate patient discharge plans and referrals to community-based resources and social services.
• Conduct psychological evaluations and diagnostic assessments to determine the nature and extent of mental disorders.
• Administer and interpret validated behavioral health screening tools.
• Document screening outcomes and provide feedback to patients and the care team.
• Act as a patient advocate to ensure timely access to appropriate behavioral health services.
• Educate patients and families about behavioral health conditions, coping strategies, treatment plans, and available resources.
• Provide case management services to ensure continuity of care, including referrals to specialized services.
• Monitor and document patient progress, modifying care plans as needed.
• Log all client encounters and activity in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral health programs to meet patient and community needs.
• Monitor program outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Adhere to state licensing requirements, organizational policies, and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of clinical and sensitive administrative information.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide training to healthcare staff on behavioral health topics, tools, and best practices.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, and providers regarding behavioral health care.
Qualifications:
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited university (required).
• PSYPACT credentialed (required).
• Experience with adolescents or child psychology (preferred).
• Knowledge of behavioral health screening tools and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent skills in diagnostic assessment and counseling.
• Strong telehealth proficiency and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Maintain clinical competency and compliance with all applicable regulations.