.ProMedica Health System Child Psychologist - The Cullen Center in Toledo, Ohio POSITION SUMMARYUnder general direction, but following established policies and procedures, provides outpatient and/or inpatient mental therapy and psychological testing assessment. Using professional level of knowledge assesses patient's emotional, social, and psychological needs and determines appropriate intervention methods. Maintains related records and collaborates with other caregivers, case managers and managed care representatives.ACCOUNTABILITIESAll duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwiseUtilize accepted practices of psychological assessment, intervention and support aimed at reducing the effects of trauma in children, adolescents and young adults. This may include both cognitive and achievement-based testing as well as assessment of other psychological disorders of childhood including mood, anxiety based and behaviorally based disorders to ensure a complete picture of the child's current presentation.Conducts diagnostic interviews and psychosocial assessments with patients and their families to obtain data on the client's personal, social, legal, medical, emotional, family, and social-economic history and presenting problem(s).Develops treatment plan documentation in the client's chart. Reviews and revises treatment plan monthly or more often as needed. Consults with other treatment team members, as necessary to reflect progress and goals.Provides mental health therapy to individuals, families, and groups drawing from a variety of therapies and modalities as indicated by the client's age, individual needs and in keeping with acceptable standards of practice.Provides crisis intervention; makes follow-up contacts and referrals to appropriate sources as needed.Develops and maintains network of referral sources in the community including mental health, medical, financial, and legal sources, represents outpatient behavioral health services in such networks. Assist clients in identifying and using appropriate resources.Develops discharge plans, including any aftercare needed.Maintains clinical case records according to policies, procedures, and acceptable standards of practice.Participates in performance improvement activities.Participates in community education activities; makes presentations as requested at such times as are mutually agreed to by employee and manager.Notifies appropriate agencies of cases suspected of violations of the law such as abuse or neglect of a child, assists in investigation of such cases as requested.Works with other department staff to develop innovative programs to meet patient needs.Works with physicians, other health care providers, family members, schools, court staff, attorneys, and case managers
