*About us*Wahiawa Center for Community Health is a company in HEALTH\_CARE\_MEDICAL in Wahiawa, HI 96786. We are agile, nimble and professional.Our work environment includes:* Wellness programs* Regular social events*Job Title: *Clinical Psychologist*Supervisor:*Chief Medical Officer*Exempt Status:*Exempt*Location: *Suite 106, 208, 214, 217*Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)*Wahiawa Health is committed to ensuring the delivery of quality care through continuous evidence-based improvements. The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model standards, a nationally recognized evidence-based model for quality improvement and quality care, are used to demonstrate quality at WH. All employees are a part of PCMH and are required to actively participate in quality initiatives, including trainings and evaluation projects. Employees are expected to demonstrate and promote team-based and patient centered interactions with other staff members and patients/members/clients.*Job Summary*Wahiawa Health's Clinical Psychologist provides a variety of ambulatory behavioral health services including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management and psychotherapeutic intervention to individuals, families, groups and/or Intensive Outpatient Programs. The psychologist also functions as a behavioral health consultant on the primary care treatment team where s/he identifies, triages and manages patients presenting with medical and behavioral health needs.Wahiawa Health (WH) is committed to ensuring the delivery of quality care through continuous evidence-based improvements. The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model standards, a nationally recognized evidence-based model for quality improvement and quality care, are used to demonstrate quality at WH. All employees are a part of PCMH and are required to actively participate in quality initiatives, including trainings and evaluation projects. Employees are expected to demonstrate and promote team-based and patient-centered interactions with other staff members and patients/members/clients.*Duties and Responsibilities** Interviews patient and evaluates their psychological and mental status. Utilizes the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose patients. Determines if member is in crisis, at-risk, or suicidal/homicidal. Refers patients in need of immediate or urgent care to appropriate level of services.* Provides psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, families, groups and/or Intensive Outpatient Programs. Utilizes a wide range of latest evidence-based interventions and modalities. Provides services such as crisis intervention, brief therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapies, skills training, supportive therapy, stress management, and family therapy.* Assesses urgent or high-risk clinical situations and makes appropriate interventions. Coordinates referral of patient.* Plans, develops, implements, and leads therapeutic and educational groups to address needs of patient. Evaluates outcomes and effects of treatment for patients and programs.* Researches, collects and records data and information relating to diagnosis. Formulates evidence-based treatment interventions and approaches for identified diagnosis. Assists in establishing clinical best practices and guidelines for delivery of service.* Assists and empowers patients to participate in their treatment plan. Engages patients in therapeutic relationship. Educates patients regarding mental health services. Makes recommendations and referrals for patients to obtain information, support, services and assistance they may need from Wahiawa Health or community resources related to their behavioral health needs.* Collaborates and consults with physicians and other interdisciplinary clinical team members to support assessments and decision making. Reviews difficult cases or quality assurance concern with clinical team. Acts as consultant to team members and others in organization.* Acts as liaison between behavioral health services and primary care.* Maintains high level of clinical expertise. Is knowledgeable of current clinical conditions, methods, medications, theoretical frameworks and interventions. Utilizes best practices in delivery of behavioral health services in accordance with professional and clinical guidelines established by professional bodies. Understands rationale and theory for interventions. Utilizes evidence-based interventions and modalities with sound theoretical base, which are clinically feasible and have demonstrated clinical effectiveness.*Exempt or Non-Exempt*Non-Exempt*EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:** PsyD or PhD degree in clinical psychology from an APA accredited school and be licensed to practice in Hawaii.* The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required: Working knowledge of evidenced-based psychotherapy treatments for medical and mental health conditions presented in both adults and children.* High level of efficiency in conducting accurate clinical assessments of behavioral health conditions.* High level of comfort working within an integrated healthcare model on a multidisciplinary team of providers in a primary care setting.* Ability to exercise sound judgment in managing patient crises in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.* Ability to manage a large case-load of clients presenting with a complex range of needs within a community health setting.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS* Must have excellent interpersonal skills and empathy towards patients, as well as have excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations, the capacity to function independently, have varied clinical experience, and the ability to document meticulously.* Must have excellent process improvement skills and able to understand clinic functions and department interactions.* Knowledge of practice management components, particularly in cost constrained environments.* Knowledge of regulatory compliance i.e., HIPPA, FQHC, OSHA, etc.* Basic understanding of information technology and ability to organize, analyze and synthesize complex data from various sources.* Able to adapt process improvement in accordance with organization objectives. Experience* Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet the organization's needs/demands.* Must be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services. Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.* Attention and Focus: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted* Customer Service Orientation: Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner .Notice and understand customers' reactions, and respond appropriately* Communication Skills: Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues* Actively listening: Give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times* Problem Resolution: Is able to judge when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; recognizing there is a problem and choosing the best course of action when faced with a complex situation with several available options* Ability to effectively preserve sensitive and confidential patient information. While maintaining clear and professional boundaries with patients/community members.* Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity to people of various ethnic origins and socioeconomic backgrounds.I have read and acknowledge this job description: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Job Type: Full-timePay: $67,363.00 - $139,775.00 per yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridayEducation:* Master's (Preferred)Willingness to travel:* 25% (Preferred)Work Location: In person
