Clinical Psychologist

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, therapy, case management, referral, and follow-up to patients and families. Offers consultation and case coordination with collateral parties as needed. Works closely with the Center for Addiction Science to ensure integration between research and clinical teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide evaluations, diagnostic assessment and evidenced based therapy.
• Initiate contact with patients, prepare treatment plans, write case summaries, and progress reports.
• Monitor data through a dashboard and support the team effort to achieve goals and standards of clinical excellence.
• Facilitate patient and treatment team communications; provide documentation and feedback on patient participation in the program and during case conferences.
• Assist the research team and offer assessments on an as-needed basis for patients who need extra support, e.g. a more thorough cognitive assessment, personality, or emotional assessments, assess for disorders not captured at baseline.
• Assist substance use therapists with caseload support as assigned.
• Work closely with the teams to implement a “learning laboratory” culture where clinical and research staff work collaboratively to enhance clinical quality and research productivity.
• Document interventions in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; adhere to policies which ensure patient confidentiality.
• Provide crisis intervention when indicated.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must have a Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited college or university.
• Candidates must be currently licensed to practice Psychology in the State of New York.
• Excellent communication and people skills, required.
• Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with substance use treatment strongly preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to wear a mask, hand sanitize regularly, and be fully vaccinated.

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical or Counseling Psychology: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Preferred)

Work Location: One location