Clinical Psychology Practicum - Memphis, United States - Christ Community Health Services

Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The overarching goal of the Behavioral Health Training program is to produce Clinical Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists with competency to practice as a general mental health and competencies in primary care behavioral health. Graduates of a rotation program will be competent under supervised practice with a licensed behavioral health provider to a) provide direct clinical services that are informed by science and best clinical practice in a medical setting under supervision; b) work with diverse healthcare professionals along the continuum of collaboration from consultation to team-based models of care;

Practicum Students will provide psychological consultation and psychotherapeutic intervention for patients and families in their assigned primary care clinic and CCHS outpatient contexts. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based brief interventions (ex. CBT, ACT, DBT, MBSR, etc.) with demographically diverse patients and family members presenting with an array of psychological concerns from opiate and alcohol abuse, polysubstance concerns, homelessness, adjustment issues, to depression and anxiety, as well as serious mental illness and PTSD. It is expected that trainees will participate in daily operations of various clinics and mental health team; collaboratively work to maximize disposition efficiency for patients with psychological diagnosis; ensure intradepartmental mental health care is practiced in accordance with best medical practice for mental health challenges and emergencies; collaboratively work to institute appropriate changes to improve patient/employee/third party satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follow the Policies and Procedures outlined in the Training Manual

2. Utilize brief psychological screening tools and clinical interviewing skills to provide a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan for patients referred for Behavioral Health services.

3. Evaluate patients in crisis situations (such as those experiencing suicidal and homicidal ideation) to determine appropriate course of intervention and execute referrals as necessary.

4. Employ empirically-supported, focused interventions to treat commonly occurring mental health conditions and chronic medical conditions with psychosocial components and to assist patients in successfully achieving their goals.

5. Make appropriate referrals to Psychiatry services, Spiritual Health, and community-based referral partners as necessary.

6. Provide timely patient care and prompt feedback to referring primary care providers, spiritual health advisors, and other allied health personnel (such as dentists and nutritionists) in order to facilitate holistic and comprehensive healthcare within an integrated primary care setting.

7. Provide education to physicians and other medical staff regarding behavioral health standards of care for mental health conditions and the management of psychosocial aspects of chronic medical conditions, ethical practice, and psychopharmacology where appropriate.

8. Actively participate in meetings and trainings that support CCHS's integrated health care model

9. Attend weekly individual supervision, and an hour of group supervision weekly

10. Attend weekly didactic training

11. Performs other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Enrolled in Good Standing in a regionally and discipline accredited or accredited equivalent master's or doctoral program in clinical mental health counseling, social work or clinical/counseling psychology.

Experience: None required

Mission Commitment: Christ Community Health is faith-based community working to provide high quality healthcare to the underserved in the name of Christ. Fellow should be comfortable affirming CCHS Mission statement and working in a faith integrative environment, and open to incorporating ethical, culturally appropriate integration of faith related concerns in intervention and outreach.

Licenses or Certifications: N/A