Psychologist - M.A. jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Overview

Center for Family Guidance, PC is seeking a part-time psychologist in Camden, NJ twenty-four (24) hours per week. This position is responsible for ensuring that the psychological needs of the youth are met.

Responsibilities

Relationships:

• Establish supportive, motivational and therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring an atmosphere of safety, security and responsible residential care.

Supervision:

• Responsible for daily supervision of youth when in their care.

Daily Living:

• Supervise, observe and participate with the youth in the carrying out of daily routines (i.e. meals, school, chores, etc.).
• Serve as a role model and coach for youth regarding developing and using effective problem solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, independent living skills and responsibilities.
• Know current level of functioning of youth and appropriate needed interventions.
• Observe and document the youth’s behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and performs behavioral management interventions as needed.
• Responsible for reading and being familiar with all youth’s treatment plans.
• Carry out daily living and/or behavior plans for youth, developed by a multi-disciplinary team of staff.
• Assist youth with skill building activities.

Programming:

• Accountable for maintaining structure and following the daily schedule.

• Develop, plan, supervise and participate in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
• Consistently implement all program policies and procedures including the behavioral motivational system. 

• Promote and generate enthusiasm for programming.
• Consult and communicate with supervisors, directors and social workers concerning behavior issues and the needs of the youth and the program.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to ensure a neat, clean and orderly environment.

• Transport and/or accompany individual or groups of youth to appointments or on field trips outside of the program.
• Conduct group meetings with youth to discuss program rules and procedures, address concerns and provide instructional information on appropriate behavior management and the use of daily living skills.
• Administer medication when necessary.

Psychologist Responsibilities:

• Provide direct service to youth in the form of individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, and family therapy, when indicated. 
• Provide relevant documentation of clinical issues.
• Provide ongoing staff training as necessary.
• Perform advanced psychological and specialized testing and assessments.
• Administer, score, interpret, and write reports of psychological assessment findings as needed.
• Provide ongoing consultation to other staff Psychologists, Social Workers, other counseling staff, and Behavioral Care Staff regarding clinical interventions.
• Consult with psychiatrist and nursing staff when appropriate.

Other:

• Familiar with all co-worker’s job functions so that appropriate internal referrals can be initiated as needed (i.e. nurse, social worker, and principal).
• Assigned to mandatory extra shifts when needed.
• Takes on special tasks to contribute to the overall functioning of the program (i.e., ordering supplies, shopping, fire drills, pharmacy runs, errands, etc.). 
• Aid in the training of new workers on the job. 
• Drive program vehicles as requested.

Training Requirements Specific to this Position:

• Handle with Care Bi-Annually
• All Training Academy Classes and ongoing training as developed

Other Duties:

• As assigned

Qualifications

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