Clinical Psychologist
JB Charleston, SC
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Successfully complete and pass two phases of DHA BHC training and evaluation. Demonstrate core competency skills for BHC independent practice within 90-180 days of starting.
- Phase I training and evaluation is five days face-to-face training. The candidate shall pass Phase I training and evaluation before beginning to see patients in primary care and proceeding to Phase II training.
- Phase II training and evaluation will occur within 90-180 days of completion of Phase I training and evaluation. The candidate shall pass Phase II training and evaluation in order to remain in the position.
- Replacement/Turnover of an employee: If the candidate does not pass the Phase I and II training and evaluation, the contractor shall submit a replacement candidate upon notice of the candidate’s failure to pass any training phase.
- Provide focused evidence-based assessment and intervention (primarily cognitive, behavioral, motivational, and acceptance-based approaches) in primary care under the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model of service delivery for a range of problem presentations including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, stress, insomnia, pain, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use and behaviors impacting health. Services will be delivered in a manner consistent with a population health approach (e.g., 15- to 30-minute appointments; brief episodes of care; 8 to 14 appointments per day; availability of same-day services, educational classes, team-based approaches to health service delivery and assessing/addressing population needs).
- Regularly engage in behaviors to increase the number and variety of referrals they receive from primary care managers (PCMs) to reach the utilization goal by maximizing opportunities to educate and train PCMH staff members on appropriate referrals and collaborating with the healthcare team to expand their ability to effectively delivery healthcare services.
- Provide classes in format appropriate for primary care (e.g., stress management class, sleep enhancement class, chronic pain class).
- Work independently and effectively use appropriate communication format in addressing and resolving professional issues.
- Use skill in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.
- Use organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical recommendations to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.
- Successfully consult with PCMs on-demand about general issues and specific patients.
- Ensure PCMs receive same-day verbal and/or written feedback on patients seen each day.
- Deliver brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and how they can provide stepped-care services on a range of patient problem presentations.
- Participate in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic.
- Provide concise documentation of care and recommendations in the patient’s electronic medical record within the allowable timeframe defined by the MTF standard after the patient is seen.
- Effectively manage a full daily patient load (approximately 8-14 patient encounters per day)
- Provide technical direction to providers who are in training or not fully licensed, if needed
- Participate in approved quality improvement projects relating to primary care behavioral health services.
- Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required.
- Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, primary care staff meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in clinical, counseling, or combined professional-scientific psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or hold a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Have completed an APA-accredited internship/residency in professional psychology for doctoral-level degree.
- Must have a minimum of one year experience as a licensed clinical psychologist or independently licensed clinical social worker. Also, must have one year experience in the last three years in the evaluation and treatment of patients who have pain, psychological factors affecting their physical condition, or difficulty managing acute or chronic medical problems; prior training or experience as a behavioral health provider integrated into PCMH setting. Finally, must have at least 12 months of direct hands-on experience in the last 24 months with computer operations, basic word processing, data entry, and use of an automated medical record system. Additionally, candidate must have a solid understanding of, and experience using, population health approaches to healthcare and proficiency in using motivational interviewing.
- Have and maintain a current license to practice psychology or clinical license to independently practice social work in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare)
- Dental Insurance (Humana)*
- Vision Insurance (Humana)*
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health Savings Account with Employer Match
- Prescription Drug Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
- Relocation Assistance
- 10 Days Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentives and More
NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date
About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected classes under the laws applicable to Potomac Healthcare Solutions.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.
***This position is contingent upon contract award.