Counseling Psychologist - Higher Ed. jobs in Clearwater, FL

Salary: $83,300

Includes benefits, including 100% employer paid health insurance.

Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, than an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a clinical position providing psychological testing to adults and children. Involves the administration of formal psychological testing instruments, assisting with diagnostic clarification, assessing level of cognitive and emotional functioning, and providing treatment recommendations to improve service efficacy and effectiveness.

1. Provide a written report of testing data such that the client's provider can develop and update realistic and effective treatment plans/case plans with the clients and their families.
2. Conducts client/guardian interviews as well as administers, scores, and interprets a comprehensive battery of relevant cognitive and emotional functioning measures. Documentation includes an accurate and thorough written report of measure results that is provided to the referral source and client in a manner consistent with that person's level of functioning.
3. Maintain contact with clients as determined by the assigned level of care and appropriate to their clinical needs.
4. Provide a minimum of 2 psychological evaluation per 40 hours worked as evidenced by complete documentation of services that has been submitted for billing in a timely fashion.

Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Doctorate Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Counseling or Clinical Psychology.
2. Licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Florida.
3. Must have sufficient clinical knowledge to administer, score, and interpret formal psychological testing instruments to adults and children who manifest a range of psychopathology.
4. Sufficient clinical knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based treatments required. Must acquire knowledge of community resources.

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