Psychologist-Pain - 100853

1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Advanced Continuing education in clinical areas 

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of patient care experience
 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides direct clinical intervention services to individuals, couples, families and groups
2. Provides psychological testing, evaluation, services, reports, and expert testimony in legal proceedings including probable cause and commitment hearings.
3. Completes all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner (e.g. case notes, reports, intakes, terminations, treatment plans, etc.
4. Responsible for preparation and monitoring of individual client behavior plans.  Responsible for oversight of the preparation and monitoring of client behavior management plans.  Evaluates client progress in achieving behavior management plan objectives.  Supervises the implementation of behavior management plans
5. Collaborates with psychiatrist and other specialists in developing treatment programs for clients
6. Provides case consultation. Attends client team meetings as requested.
7. Maintains or exceeds performance standards set by administrative team.
8. Applies for and maintains the highest level of licensure or certification for which (s)he is eligible.  Assures continuation of such by acquiring the minimum number of hours of training or CEUs necessary to retain such licensure or certification.
9. Establishes a knowledge of appropriate codes and keeps abreast of changes in order to maximize billing.
10. Completes and maintains the quantity and quality of documentation necessary to meet regulatory and organizational requirements
11. Arranges for, documents and maintains participation in clinical supervision. Provides clinical supervision as requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
2. Ability to sit for long periods of time. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to work in variety of settings and possibly noisy environments.