Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Part Time Psychologist (24 hours/week) at the Massachusetts Regional Office in Hopkinton, MA.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) has improved and advanced the field of correctional healthcare. We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. We’ve gathered the industry’s brightest leaders to help us redefine the way correctional healthcare is delivered. We hire experienced and committed health professionals, then use our knowledge and experience to educate our staff and focus on continuous learning. We care about our employees and one of the ways that is reflected is within our robust benefits package that exceeds industry standards.

PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Behavioral Health Director, the Psychologist will maintain a caseload and perform duties such as conducting mental health assessments, provide therapy and counseling, administrative meetings, writing clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses, and developing treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice. The Psychologist will performing clinically sound suicide risk evaluations, including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation, and consultations as needed.

PSYCHOLOGIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage a caseload and ensure the accuracy of patient documentation in clinical reports, including diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans, in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Provide individual and group therapy using various therapeutic approaches based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals (psychiatrists, social workers, nurses) to ensure a comprehensive treatment approach.
• Participate in and monitor patient treatment-planning efforts in collaboration with the behavioral health team to promote recovery and stabilization.
• Conduct consultations and psychological assessments to manage and stabilize emergent situations, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
• Provide education, supervision, and guidance to behavioral health staff as needed, and participate in professional development, including meetings and trainings directed by company or facility administration.
• Adhere to professional ethical standards, state licensure requirements, and local regulations regarding mental health care.
• Foster a professional environment and support the seamless delivery of psychological services to patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the clinical team and patient care.

PSYCHOLOGIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a psychologist.
• Master's degree in psychology required, Ph.D or Psy.D preferred

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.