Clinical Psychologist
Company: Wellstar
Location: Marietta
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Clinical Psychologist, Suicide
Prevention Recognizing the gravity of lives lost to suicide, in
2017 Wellstar Health System implemented a comprehensive and
system-wide suicide prevention program aligned with core elements
of the national Zero Suicide Institute. As we work to reduce gaps
in care and expand access to life-saving treatments, we are pleased
to commence recruiting for a clinical psychologist who will provide
needed services to at-risk adults. The psychologist will work
collaboratively with Wellstar's Suicide Prevention program,
providing evidence-based assessments and psychotherapy. (S)He will
serve as a subject matter expert in suicidology, providing
treatments such as CAMS, CBT-SP, and DBT to individuals over the
age of 18. (S)He will also provide psychotherapy services to
families who have lost a loved one to suicide. This adjunctive
element supports bereaving family members and also serves
preventively to mitigate the downstream risks that can arise
following a tragic loss. The psychologist should possess a
background in suicidology, understanding the reasons that people
consider and/or attempt suicide, and interventions that have been
shown to reduce suicide attempts and improve mortality outcomes.
(S)He should possess familiarity with an array of psychological
screeners, symptom report measures, and psychological tests,
including those with specific application to higher-risk
individuals and groups. (S)He should have in-depth knowledge of
evidence-based safety planning methods and experience applying
psychotherapeutic interventions that explicitly target suicidal
thoughts and behaviors. Functioning as a clinical leader within an
overarching program, the psychologist will have access to a
compliment of services, including suicide prevention case managers,
a suicide prevention educator, and prioritized access to Wellstar
psychiatrists to augment behavioral interventions and ensure a
comprehensive approach to care. Carrying a caseload of higher-risk
patients that can be emotionally taxing on the clinician, the
psychologist will meet regularly and work collaboratively with
Wellstar's suicide prevention supervisor and members of the team.
In addition to providing clinical consultation to support other
team members, the psychologist will possess a commitment to her/his
own health and well-being. Clinical Responsibilities Some of the
key clinical responsibilities of this role include the following:
Conduct risk assessments Perform chart reviews on higher-risk
patients Review, update, and engage in safety planning with
patients and their families Order intensive case management,
psychiatric services, etc. through the medical record Provide
time-limited psychotherapy, holding to fidelity of evidence-based
treatments Advise on development of clinical dashboards for
tracking of key clinical outcomes Document all clinical encounters
in a timely manner, consistent with Wellstar policies Consult with
suicide prevention case managers on a regular basis Consult with
other Wellstar clinicians on an ad-hoc basis Recommend treatments
and improvements to address gaps in Wellstar's services Seek out
peer support and clinical consultation when needed Advise on policy
revisions to improve the care of patients who are at-risk for
suicide In addition to clinical responsibilities, the psychologist
will serve alongside other clinical and administrative leaders as a
member of Wellstar's system-wide Suicide Prevention Council. (S)He
will participate in Root Cause Analyses, as needed, and advise
other clinicians on best practices related to suicide prevention.
For candidates interested in research and publication, there are
opportunities to build a research portfolio and the potential to
obtain an appointment at the Medical College of Georgia. Other
Skills/Attributes Mission-orientation, with passion for suicide
prevention Fluency with practicing in a medical setting,
understanding terms, processes, etc. Professional demeanor that
engenders confidence among colleagues High emotional intelligence
Able to rapidly form a working alliance with patients Builds and
maintains trust Exercises emotional management during high-stress
situations Active and reflective listening Ability to set
professional boundaries Excellent discretion and professional
judgment, knowing when and what actions are required depending on
the clinical situation Team-orientation to care Clear and direct
verbal communication Concise written communication Resolves
conflicts productively without compromising relationships About
Wellstar Health System With eleven (11) hospitals and 31,000
employees, Wellstar Health System is Georgia's largest integrated
health system with a large footprint across the state and into
South Carolina. Wellstar has received numerous prestigious
recognitions, such as being a Fortune 100 Best Company and the only
health system in Georgia to have obtained Joy in Medicine
recognition by the American Medical Association in 2023. The
Clinical Setting This position falls under Wellstar's Behavioral
Health Service Line, which is comprised of an inpatient behavioral
health unit, an array of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health
programs, and over 100 licensed behavioral health clinicians.
Because of the importance of team-oriented clinical care, the
majority of time is allocated on-site, working in a
multi-disciplinary outpatient treatment setting, located in Cobb
County, Georgia. The psychologist will report to a Clinical
Director through the Wellstar Medical Group. In this setting, (s)he
will have immediate access to operational and practice management
resources to manage billing and scheduling responsibilities and to
reduce other administrative demands. Other Details Whereas
board-certification in clinical psychology is not a requirement at
the time of hire, the psychologist should possess a willingness to
obtain board certification in clinical psychology or another ABPP
specialty within seven (3) years from his/her initial appointment
to the Medical Staff. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $100,000 -
$150,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: Yes
Keywords: Wellstar, Smyrna , Clinical Psychologist, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
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