Job Description:

Under supervision of the hospital clinical director, the successful candidates will diagnose or evaluate behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disorders through observation, interview, and psychological tests and will apply theory relating to the behavior and mental processes to formulate and administer programs of treatment that may include counseling, therapy, and research. Supports the clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and interpersonal functioning, and may supervise, guide, and/or instruct the work assignment of subordinate staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals to identify symptoms, to make diagnoses, and to develop approaches to treatment.
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior and/or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
Develops and implements individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
Discusses the treatment of problems with clients.
Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments, and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, then modify plans and diagnoses as necessary.
Observes individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories, by interviewing individuals, couples, or families, and by reviewing records.
Provides occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
Designs, coordinates, and oversees internal projects.
Supervises and plans the work of assigned staff.