Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

The Licensed Clinical Psychologist provides psychological assessment, consultation, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic services within the scope of West Virginia licensure and organizational policies. The position serves individuals with mental health, emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns through evidence-based practices while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal client outcomes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological interviews, behavioral observations, and clinical assessments.
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological and psychoeducational tests within the scope of licensure and competency.
• Develop individualized treatment, intervention, and behavioral support plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations and formulate clinical impressions consistent with accepted standards of practice.
• Conduct crisis assessments, suicide risk evaluations, and intervention planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, counselors, educators, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate client care.
• Provide consultation to staff, caregivers, schools, and community agencies regarding behavioral and psychological concerns.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment recommendations as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical supervision (when applicable), continuing education, and professional development activities.
• Adhere to ethical standards, HIPAA regulations, and applicable West Virginia laws governing the practice of psychology.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in clinical psychology, Counseling Psychology, or another psychology program meeting West Virginia Board requirements.
• Current West Virginia licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Master's-Level Psychologist.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Two or more years of clinical experience in behavioral health, hospital, community mental health, correctional, educational, or integrated healthcare settings preferred.
• Experience administering cognitive, personality, developmental, or behavioral assessments.
• Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, Motivational Interviewing (MI), or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) preferred.

• Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, or individuals with serious mental illness.

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of psychopathology, psychological assessment, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with diverse populations.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to respond appropriately during behavioral health emergencies.
• May require local travel between service sites.

 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and core hours and workdays are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. This position may require evening or weekend work.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

 

• Smoke-free environment.

 

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of Ohio Valley Physicians Inc. and contractual obligations.

 

 

EEO STATEMENT

OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

OVP Health Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health Care employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.