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MERCY HEALTH CORPORATION Child Psychologist Options Clinic in JANESVILLE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: Employee engagement, empowerment and growth Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization The Behavioral Medicine Coordinator (i) teaches and enhances resident interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills used with patients and their families; (ii) teaches residents to assess and treat patient psychiatric and substance disorders and psychosocial problems (behavioral, psychological, emotional, and interpersonal); (iii) provides support to residents and fosters resident personal and professional growth; and (iv) serves a range of administrative functions for the Residency program. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Completes psychosocial assessments, psychological testing, and treatment plans in cooperation with patient and multidisciplinary team. Offers assistance with interpreting psychological tests as needed. Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the clinical needs of each patient prior to beginning individual, family or group therapy. Works collaboratively with the patient to develop a treatment plan addressing patient\'s identified treatment goals. Delivers behavioral health care in accordance with patient evaluation, treatment plan and within the scope of their license. Works directly in treatment relationship with patients, individually or in groups, in consultation with Psychiatrist/NP. Provides crisis assessment and intervention. Consults and coordinates care of patient with physician/NP, therapists and community agencies. Provides appropriate discharge planning. Refers patient or patient\'s family to other community resources. Participates in clinical collaboration and/or psychiatry supervision to discuss cases and determine appropriate course of treatment. Maintains pertinent patient data and documentation in medical record in accordance with state, TJC and Mercyhealth system guidelines. Attends required meetings or staffing as indicated by Program Manager. Offers in-service education programs and functions as a resource to other staff and the community as needed. Participates in development and selection of patient education materials and services. Participates in performance improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Mercy Health System, State and TJC policies and regulations. CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality -... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C7DB8E1F8D0B4538