Job Description:
SUMMARY
Provide psychological evaluations and psychotherapy to patients.
Perform individual, family, and group therapy to patients experiencing
social, emotional and vocational difficulties. Work within the
guidelines of all statutes, rules and other legal requirements
governing Psychologists in the State of Oregon.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and evaluate patient data and test findings to diagnose
nature and extent of mental disorder.
- Direct, and administer psychotherapeutic treatments to treat
mental, emotional or behavioral disorders
- Provides individual, group and family counseling services
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience
and knowledge.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical
assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, advanced practice
providers, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports in
a timely manner.
- Act as patient advocate in order to coordinate required services
or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Evaluate patients’ physical or mental condition based on review of
client information.
- Meet with families, probation officers, police, school
representatives and other interested parties in order to exchange
necessary information during the treatment process.
- Refer patients or family members to community resources or to
specialists as necessary.
- Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing
with, and supporting patients.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and patients’
progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
- Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to
comply with changes in patients’ status.
- Learn about new developments in the field by reading professional
literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and
maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
- Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after
leaving therapy.
- Gather information about community mental health needs and
resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
- Provides screening and assessment of patients’ mental health
needs. Coordinates care with Primary Care Provider (PCP).
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required for
billing, assessment, treatment and other activities.
- Participates in staff meetings.
- Serve on committees to promote mental health services and delivery
systems for our community.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Moderate physical activity.
- Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds.
- Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as
extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors,
and/or loud noises.
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous
materials and situations that require following extensive safety
precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
- Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require
OSHA training.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment
physical examination/medical history check.
- CPR Certified
- Pre-employment background investigation will be required.
- Able to obtain Oregon state licensure within 90 days of employment.
JOB LOCATION
Three Rivers Health Center
150 S. Wall
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Apply online @
www.ctclusi.org
Open Until Filled