Employment Type:

Part time

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Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the psychologist would be responsible for the observation, interview, and survey of children 0-8 years of age. Identify psychological, emotional, behavioral, or organizational issues and diagnose disorders. Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns. Test for patterns that will help them better understand and predict behavior.

This person provides administrative oversight to the behavioral health programs as needed, works in an integrated care setting collaboratively with primary care, therapist and psychiatrist and participates in health fairs or community events on weekends as requested 3-4 times a year.

This is a part-time 20hrs a week position with benefits.

*Provides patient care and/ or support activities appropriate to ages served; primarily children 0-8 years of age.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology. Board certification or eligibility as defined by the American Board of Psychology. Licensure or license eligible to practice within the state of Georgia as provided by state law is required.

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: At least one year serving disadvantaged or special needs population(s) required. Must have experience working with people with both mental illness and substance abuse/dependence, as well as working in a multi-disciplinary setting.

• 3-5 years of related experience in psychology

• Ability to pass a thorough background check

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations

• Strong working knowledge of diagnostic techniques and a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong familiarity with assessment techniques

• Demonstrated ability to operate within ethical and professional standards of care

The ability and legal right to drive in Georgia, including an active, current Georgia Drivers License, may be required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be able to build strong, cohesive, outcomes-focused working relationships with special needs populations and the behavioral health teams serving this population as well. Must be able to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationship with patients and colleagues. Must be able to make decisions both independently and with an interdisciplinary health, educational and social services team. Must possess organizational and leadership skills, ability to work with psychiatric nurse and mid-level providers, and willingness to provide consultation to primary care providers working in integrated care setting. Must be able to maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries and a positive, healthy role model for patients and colleagues. Racial and cultural sensitivity is essential.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran