JACKSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Department: Adult Psychology Services Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital
Address: 1695 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details: Full-Time

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program required
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology (or equivalent training).

EXPERIENCE

• Generally requires at least 2 years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL ABILITIES

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

SKILLS & DEMANDS

Job function is often sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods. Duties may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

• Provision of psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for a diverse outpatient population referred for diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, and medical decision-making.
• Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interviews patients in clinics, hospitals, and other settings and studies medical and social case histories.
• Observes patients in various situations; selects, administers, and interprets neuropsychological, intelligence, personality, and other psychological tests to diagnose disorders, formulate plans of treatment, and provide consultation to other mental health professionals regarding test results.
• Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing evidence-based psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and determines frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, group, and family therapies.
• Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate.
• Provides psychological consultations to other mental health professionals within hospitals, clinics, and other community-based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care.
• Provides crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
• Supervises psychology fellows, interns and practicum students in accordance with APA requirements.
• May develop and implement clinical research programs.
• Supports and maintains existing standards of the Public Health Trust, the department and the profession.
• Documents treatment in accordance with JHS policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies that ensure patient confidentiality.
• Maintains current knowledge of psychology practice.
• Provides coverage for colleagues as required.
• Complies with all requirements to maintain a Florida Psychologist License.
• Ensures compliance to CARF, JCAHO, and all JHS and Department of Psychology policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).