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Overview The Clinical Psychologist II provides an advanced level of psychological services to the assigned Mental Health Program, including assessment and treatment services. The Clinical Psychologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to routine and complex assessments, diagnosis, and the development and delivery of individualized comprehensive treatment plans. All services are provided according to the ethical standards within the profession. Responsibilities Assessment And Treatment Planning Review referral information and consult with other treatment team members to identify clients who require psychology services. In conjunction with the referral source and other members of the treatment team, determine the precise referral question to be addressed by the assessment. Determine the appropriate psychological tests and methods to be used in gathering assessment information. Administer scores and interpret psychological tests designed to assess the clients cognitive, educational, and social/emotional functioning as well as personality traits and symptoms of psychopathology. Provide feedback on psychological testing to client, family members, treatment team members, and other health care providers as required. Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences to develop a comprehensive understanding of the clients presenting problems, the psychosocial context, clinical diagnosis, and the development of an individualized treatment plan. Produce a psychological assessment report that summarizes the assessment information, including the measures used, behavioral observations, interview data, and interpretation of the results of psychological tests, comprehensive case formulation, diagnoses, and recommendations for treatment. Implementation And Evaluation Identify the type/modality of psychotherapeutic services appropriate to the clients level of adaptive functioning and clinical symptoms. Assess the client's need for auxiliary treatment services not offered within the program and make appropriate referrals when necessary. Provide individual psychotherapy services to clients using a variety of therapeutic modalities geared toward the specific client population served. Organize and facilitate group therapeutic approaches when indicated, including psychoeducational group programs and process-oriented group therapy. Work with the client to identify therapeutic goals to facilitate improvements in psychological functioning and client empowerment in the change process. Evaluate the outcome of treatment interventions at regular intervals using client feedback and specific outcome measures. Provide feedback to the client, family and treatment team on clinical outcomes. Serve as a resource for the multidisciplinary team through clinical consultation on psychological issues related to assessments, treatment, and behavioral management. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs with other team members. Develop, implement and/or direct behavioral management strategies, including education for family members/caregivers. Maintain records of therapeutic interventions in accordance with professional practice standards. Consultation Provide clinical case consultation on psychological assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and behavioral management with discipline-based colleagues and program staff. Provide consultation and liaison with community professionals and organizations; maintain awareness of implications of treatment provided by other disciplines. Serve as a resource for the multidisciplinary treatment team and other health care providers, offering specialist consultation to other psychologists and mental health professionals. Research Participate in research opportunities related to program activities and, when feasible, plan and implement applied research programs related to clinical initiatives. Contribute to basic research in Mental Health and Clinical Psychology when feasible within the programs scope. Promote evidence-based practices by planning and directing program evaluation research to improve clinical services. Organize and present results of research activities at conferences or in-services as required. Participate in quality improvement initiatives in mental health, including questionnaire design and analysis of quality assurance data. Education/Supervision Provide clinical supervision for psychology graduate students and allied health professional students as required. Provide information on topics related to mental health for promotion and education of clients, families, care providers, facilities, students and community groups. Provide in-service workshops, lectures, and training on mental health issues for program staff, patients, families and other community agencies as requested. Participate in orientation and ongoing development of program staff, volunteers and students from health disciplines. Program Related Activities Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of therapy programs with the treatment team. Participate in ongoing self-performance evaluation and performance review processes. Recognize legal issues related to treatment under the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation. Other duties as assigned. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr