POSITION SUMMARY:
Evaluates patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress.
Position: Psychologist
Department: Psychiatry
Schedule: Per Diem
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Must possess a Doctorate Degree in Psychology or Counseling Psychology. Licensed or eligible for licensure in Massachusetts within 6 months of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Must have completed one year of an APA approved internship or have at least one year full-time experience working a as a psychologist.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and to supervise graduate students.
- Analytical ability necessary to evaluate, diagnose, and plan clinical treatment programs for patients and families.
- Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to inform and maintain effective psychotherapeutic relationships with patients, families, and groups, and to maintain cooperative instructional and work relationships with personnel from various disciplines.
- Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve the children and families.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations.
- Effective English language skills. Bicultural/Bilingual (Spanish) competency is a plus.
- Basic computer skills to enter and retrieve data.
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