MercyFirst is currently seeking a Per Diem Psychologist!
(Based in our Brooklyn Office)

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   Ph.D or Psy.D required, with a specialization in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology with NYS Psychologist License. Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  2+ years clinical related experience in the assessment and treatment of children and families.  Experience & knowledge of child/adolescent growth & development and families including child/adolescent development stages and family dynamics.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF POSITION:    provide a full range of psychological services to the residents, as well as contribute to all professional activities of the Psychologist Department.
 

Brief outline of essential tasks: 

 Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients 
•    Use accepted techniques of assessment and intervention demonstrating competency in trauma treatment 
•    Conduct psychological evaluations and provide opinions on diagnoses and indications for treatment
•    Assist in psychiatric hospitalizations
•    Provide leadership and clinical insight to treatment teams and provide clinical input into treatment planning
•    Prepare progress notes 
•    Work collaboratively with other departments including Health Office, Care Management, AODs, etc.
•    Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic, emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances
•    De-escalate emotional and/or physical outbursts through the use of therapeutic crisis intervention
•    Understand and apply knowledge of child and adolescent development
•    Supervise psychology interns/externs as assigned

Are you organized? Do you have strong computer skills? Are you flexible to take on new responsibilities as they arise? Can you work independently and as part of a team?

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, THEN APPLY TODAY!

Join our Team!

ercyFirst offers competitive compensation, plus great benefits to our valued employees, including:

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, life insurance and more
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal and sick days
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Trainings to support professional and personal development

APPLY NOW!!!!!!

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