Psychologist - Rapid City, United States - Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board Inc

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Job Description

Job Description:


Job Summary:
This position is responsible for provide direct clinical services to Oyáte Health Center (OHC) patients and their families


Essential Functions:

Assists with overall planning, organizing, improving and implementing comprehensive behavioral health services and programs; develops data and makes proposals on program elements such as resource requirements, priorities, and needs for changes in the psychotherapeutic services; and, participates in community programs that have a focus on improving mental and emotional health.

Provides clinical supervision to Behavioral Health employees and students from various mental health disciplines.

Provides independent mental health assessments and therapy by observation, interpretation and intervention of the full range of complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders as outlined by the DSM-5; provides a full range of psychological services to address emotional or family relations problems, acute or chronic mental illness, and difficult and complex problems of personal adjustment; work involves direct psychologist-client relationships in counseling, psychodiagnosis, and psychotherapy.

Administers and interprets psychological tests for children and adults to assist in the differentiating between organic and functional causes of mental and physical disorders.

Serves as clinical resource and psychological consultant for members of the patient-care team is creating a psychotherapeutic environment, and advises on the problems arising in the course of patient treatment; and, identifies and recommends educational needs.

Provides consultative and advisory services to medical and nursing staff, student counselor, tribal officials, teachers, a social workers and others regarding mental health matters.

Provides professional information on:
(I) definition and application of psychological principles, theories, and methods to individual situations and problems; (2) use of methods and techniques for the measurement and prediction of human behavior; (3) direct and referral services available to patients with acute, chronic or severe mental illness; and (4) relationship of tribal, social, and cultural factors to mental problems. Provide Behavioral Health in-service training for staff and other Behavioral Health partners including tribal programs using Behavioral Health Services. Works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem. Leads ongoing assessment of community behavioral health needs, the planning and implementing of a community oriented behavioral health program, and integration of best practice behavioral health concepts into services provided. Provides leadership in the development of policies and procedures related to outpatient behavioral health services. Assure appropriate billable services are provided to enhance third party revenue generation. Participates in the establishment of priorities for use of third-party resources, including behavioral health priorities. Coordinates with Purchased Referred Care in developing resources for difficult and/or high cost cases. Reviews results of patient satisfaction survey and reviews patient complaints. Maintain effective, collaborative interdepartmental and external relations. Actively participates in clinic quality improvement activities. Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Performs related duties. Professional Behavior Effectively plan, organize workload and schedule time to meet the demands of the position.
Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.
Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.
Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.
Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests. Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect. Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner. Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities. Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality. Handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
Be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others. Resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision if needed.

Exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.

Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.
Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence. Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

RequirementsParticipates in Core Connections training, and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their workExemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.

Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.
Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.

Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.

Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities. Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
Must be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
Must be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision.

Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.

Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers and other employees of the organization.

Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.

Valid driver's license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations.

Ability to promote an alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free lifestyle.
Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures. Knowledge Required Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations affecting areas of responsibility.

Knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices including knowledge of assessment of emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders, and an understanding of theories based on best practice.

Knowledge and understanding of social implications of problems of human behavior and adjustment. Knowledge of psychotherapies, including individual, family and group therapy. Knowledge of a broad range of specialized psychological theory (i.e. psychoanalysis, ego-psychology, Gestalt, transactional analysis, and, behavior modifications. Knowledge and ability necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Knowledge of management principles and practices; budget preparation and accounting; and organizational human resource policy and practice. Knowledge of infection control standards and protocols.

Knowledge of diversity and cultural difference of Native American populations, and the ability to appreciate cultural differences and their effect on healthcare delivery.

Ability to work with personal computer and utilize a variety of software applications, including database and office software systems. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and sensitivity. Ability to manage multiple demands of the job. Ability to provide independent mental health assessment and intervention services. Skill in the provision of behavioral health services, therapy, and psychotherapies including individual, family and group therapy. Skill in providing consultation to providers, nurses, and other health professionals. Skill in advising and consultation skills to facilitate program planning, development and evaluation. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the provision of customer service. Skill in employee management and supervision. Skill in problem solving, mediating and resolving disputes. Skill in prioritizing and planning. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in use of personal computer and a variety of job-related software applications. Supervisory Controls The supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. The employee and supervisor, in consultation, develop deadlines, projects, and work to be done.

The employee is considered an expert and is responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, coordinating the work with others as necessary, and interpreting policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives.

In some assignments, the employee also determines the approach to be taken and the methodology to be used. The employee keeps the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters.

Completed work is reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.

Guidelines Guidelines are applicable in most, but not every situation.

Guidelines include federal, state and local regulations, Indian Health Service Manual (Chapter 14, Mental Health Program and Chapter 8, Social Services Programs), accreditation agency standards, Medical Staff Bylaws, GPTLHB and OHC policies and procedures, OHC Medical Staff Bylaws, and Centers or Medicare and Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation manual.

The employee uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new policies.

The employee exercises judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in applying or developing guidelines to unique and/or unusual situations.

Complexity/Scope of Work This position consists of clinical and varied administrative duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods that are applied to a broad range of activities or substantial depth of analysis, typically for an administrative or professional field.

The work involves establishing criteria; formulating projects; assessing program effectiveness; or investigating or analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions.

The work contributes to the overall psychological, social and spiritual adjustment of the patients served, with the goal of increasing the level of patient wellbeing.

The varied scope of responsibility and continuous changes healthcare and treatment options contributes to the complexity of the work.

Contacts Contacts are typically with clinical providers, patients, department directors, employees, private individuals and groups from various institutions, and the general public.

Contacts are typically to exchanging and provide factual medical information, provide patient care, coordinate services, resolve problems, provide assistance, and educate, influence, and motivate the individuals and groups to understand and to accept recommended therapy and treatment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work.

However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile.

No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.

The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. There are moderate risks of exposure to contagious diseases, and occasionally hostile patients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility This is a non-supervisory position that may provide functional direction, clinical supervision, guidance and instruction to other employees when necessary.

This position possess authority to assign, coordinate, and review quality and quantity of work of other employees. Instructs employees in specific techniques or technical methods for accomplishing work assignments.

The employee may perform the same type of work as other employees, but may be responsible for performance of the more technically difficult, controversial, or sensitive work assigned to the unit or group.

Education/Experience/Certificates/CredentialsMust have a PhD in Psychology.
Five (5) years of experience providing independent, clinical behavioral health services. Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in any U.S. State or Territory. Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of South Dakota with a clean driving record.

Must successfully pass a criminal and background check, and a pre-employment drug screen. The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws.

It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal.

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.