Family & Children's Services
Psychologist
Family & Children's Services, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145
Highly competitive annual salary
Premium medical, dental & vision benefits
Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with 6% employer match
Life Insurance, short & long-term disability benefits
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Student Loan repayment programs
33 Paid days Off 1st year
Agency-paid professional development and CEU's
What this role entails As a psychologist within Family & Children's Services (FCS), a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mental health services to individuals in the community, with a focus on underserved populations. Your role will include providing diagnostic evaluations which may range from clinical interview and record review to full psychological evaluation, and providing therapy services utilizing evidence-based practices. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health issues, to promote recovery and well-being.
Specific duties and responsibilities Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis: •Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate clients' mental health needs, strengths, and challenges. •Use diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5 or other relevant classification systems to formulate accurate diagnoses. •Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to gather information and develop individualized treatment plans. Psychotherapy and Counseling: •Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to clients, including cognitivebehavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and other modalities. •Offer individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address a variety of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and interpersonal difficulties. •Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed to promote positive outcomes. Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention: •Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute psychiatric crises or suicidal ideation. •Develop safety plans and coordinate appropriate levels of care, including hospitalization, if necessary, to ensure clients' safety and stabilization. Collaborative Care Coordination: •Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and peer support specialists, to provide coordinated and integrated care. •Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and multidisciplinary rounds to review client progress and make recommendations for ongoing care. Documentation and Compliance: •Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical records in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policies. •Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards of practice governing mental health services, including HIPAA and Medicaid/Medicare guidelines.
Required Education and Experience •Doctoral degree (Ed.D, Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution •Experience providing mental health services to diverse populations, including individuals with complex needs and co-occurring disorders. •At least two (2) years' experience preferred PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES: •Psychological Assessment/Evaluation •Diagnosis •Treatment Planning/Crisis Intervention •Essential Behaviors KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: •Knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychotherapy and behavioral interventions. •Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. •Commitment to cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented principles. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: •Must be Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists •Maintain CUEs as required for annual license renewal ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS: 1. Additional assignments are assumed willingly. 2. Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences in all interactions. 3. Adheres to agency policies and procedures and supports agency mission and values. 4. Completes all required paperwork and reports accurately in a timely manner. 5. Meets established performance/productivity standards as determined by program and agency leadership. 6. Practices accountability, confidentiality, and strong ethical standards. 7. Demonstrates integrity as evidenced by honesty, trustworthiness, respect for self and others, sincerity, and valuing diversity. 8. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals. 9. Utilizes agency technology and attends training on updates and/or new applications. 10. Exhibits responsibility through good attendance, effective time management, dependability, selfdiscipline, flexibility, and working independently. 11. Promotes team building through encouragement, support, shared decision-making, and the seeking of synergistic results. 12. Utilizes supervision appropriately and willingly participates in training, demonstrating a desire for learning and professional development. 13. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 14. Partners with and openly communicates and collaborates with department associates, program managers, and other staff associates 15. Demonstrates excellent customer service both internal and external 16. Openly supports departmental and organizational changes. 17. Participates in identifying continuous improvement areas within department or agency and presents possible solutions. 18. Consistently produces quality work. 19. Utilizes necessary knowledge and skills to perform the job, keeping current with new and best practices. 20. Attends and participates in required department and agency meetings and trainings
CCBHC Model of Care
Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to: Increased access to care and crisis services Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.
Drug Free Workplace Policy
This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant [Therapist/Counselor]; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What this role entails As a psychologist within Family & Children's Services (FCS), a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mental health services to individuals in the community, with a focus on underserved populations. Your role will include providing diagnostic evaluations which may range from clinical interview and record review to full psychological evaluation, and providing therapy services utilizing evidence-based practices. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health issues, to promote recovery and well-being.
Specific duties and responsibilities Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis: •Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate clients' mental health needs, strengths, and challenges. •Use diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5 or other relevant classification systems to formulate accurate diagnoses. •Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to gather information and develop individualized treatment plans. Psychotherapy and Counseling: •Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to clients, including cognitivebehavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and other modalities. •Offer individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address a variety of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and interpersonal difficulties. •Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed to promote positive outcomes. Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention: •Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute psychiatric crises or suicidal ideation. •Develop safety plans and coordinate appropriate levels of care, including hospitalization, if necessary, to ensure clients' safety and stabilization. Collaborative Care Coordination: •Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and peer support specialists, to provide coordinated and integrated care. •Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and multidisciplinary rounds to review client progress and make recommendations for ongoing care. Documentation and Compliance: •Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical records in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policies. •Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards of practice governing mental health services, including HIPAA and Medicaid/Medicare guidelines.
Required Education and Experience •Doctoral degree (Ed.D, Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution •Experience providing mental health services to diverse populations, including individuals with complex needs and co-occurring disorders. •At least two (2) years' experience preferred PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES: •Psychological Assessment/Evaluation •Diagnosis •Treatment Planning/Crisis Intervention •Essential Behaviors KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: •Knowledge of evidence-based practices in psychotherapy and behavioral interventions. •Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. •Commitment to cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented principles. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: •Must be Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists •Maintain CUEs as required for annual license renewal ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS: 1. Additional assignments are assumed willingly. 2. Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences in all interactions. 3. Adheres to agency policies and procedures and supports agency mission and values. 4. Completes all required paperwork and reports accurately in a timely manner. 5. Meets established performance/productivity standards as determined by program and agency leadership. 6. Practices accountability, confidentiality, and strong ethical standards. 7. Demonstrates integrity as evidenced by honesty, trustworthiness, respect for self and others, sincerity, and valuing diversity. 8. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals. 9. Utilizes agency technology and attends training on updates and/or new applications. 10. Exhibits responsibility through good attendance, effective time management, dependability, selfdiscipline, flexibility, and working independently. 11. Promotes team building through encouragement, support, shared decision-making, and the seeking of synergistic results. 12. Utilizes supervision appropriately and willingly participates in training, demonstrating a desire for learning and professional development. 13. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 14. Partners with and openly communicates and collaborates with department associates, program managers, and other staff associates 15. Demonstrates excellent customer service both internal and external 16. Openly supports departmental and organizational changes. 17. Participates in identifying continuous improvement areas within department or agency and presents possible solutions. 18. Consistently produces quality work. 19. Utilizes necessary knowledge and skills to perform the job, keeping current with new and best practices. 20. Attends and participates in required department and agency meetings and trainings
CCBHC Model of Care
Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to: Increased access to care and crisis services Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.
Drug Free Workplace Policy
This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant [Therapist/Counselor]; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)