Psychologist II
Company: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is a multifaceted
behavioral healthcare system comprised of three programs to serve
children and adolescents with a broad spectrum of psychiatric
service needs. Programs of service include an 87-bed, Virginia
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
licensed, Joint Commission accredited psychiatric residential
treatment facility, a Partial Hospitalization Program, and a 40-bed
acute psychiatric hospital. Our strategic plan for the past two
years has been centered on improving fidelity to our evidence-based
clinical methodology. North Spring is part of Universal Health
Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the Nation's largest and most respected
healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries
acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory
centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more
than 83,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or
purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and
create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and
effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive
management style and a service philosophy based on integrity,
competence and compassion. Our clinical department is welcoming a
full-time Psychologist to assist our residential team by providing
psychological assessments as dictated by the treatment plan and
within a time frame established by facility policy, psychotherapy
and clinical care services for resident age 7 to 17 and their
families. Key responsibilities: Provides psychological assessments
as dictated by the treatment plan and within a timeframe
established by facility policy. Provides psychotherapy services for
residents to include individual, family and group therapy,
scheduling and facilitation of treatment team reviews and
documentation. Attends all treatment teams for assigned residents.
Attends weekly/monthly clinical supervision as assigned. Provides
weekly clinical supervision as assigned. Approximately, 80% to 100%
of psychological evaluations are completed for the facility
(dependent on clinical caseload). Coordinates
multifamily/group/family education group. Staff training. On
call/weekend coverage for clinical services. Completes all program
notes before the end of the business day. Completes psycho-social
assessment within 72 hours of admission. Monthly treatment team
reports are due 48 hours before treatment team. Responds to crisis
situations and manages resident behaviors in accordance with the
Behavioral Management Program. Assists with the unit milieu to
guide the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by
consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program,
emphasizing good choices, and positive interactions. Consistently
follows the program schedule and implements all safety and security
procedures. Serve as a role model for residents. Other duties as
assigned based on the needs of the facility. Location: Beautiful
Leesburg, Virginia, 40 miles Northwest of Washington DC. Named one
of the best places to live by Money magazine. 45-acre campus in a
rural area on the northern edge of Leesburg with a gymnasium,
beautiful outdoor campus and high ropes course. Excellent public
school system. Compensation package: Competitive salary. Employee
benefits available including exemplary health and related insurance
after 30 days, 21 days per year Paid Time Off available after 90
days in addition to an Extended Leave Bank for use when sick,
opportunity to purchase stock at discounted prices , and a 401(k)
Plan with a generous company match. Three meals a day provided at
no cost to employees.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements: Doctorate in Psychology or related field. At
least one year recent experience in a residential setting with
appropriate population preferred. Licensed as a Clinical
Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be at least 21
years of age. Offer will be subject to a criminal background
investigation and pre-employment drug screen. A combination of
mental health experience and relevant education to deliver
psychotherapy service to consumers. The required knowledge, skills
and abilities must be documented and observable in the application
form and interview and can be verified by additional references.
Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and units
as necessary, and ability to maintain residents' confidentiality.
Knowledge of principles of psychology and child growth and
development are also necessary. Limit-setting, responding to
children and adolescents in a caring, mature manner, while
maintaining professional boundaries necessary. Must consistently
exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the
essential functions of the job.
Keywords: Universal Health Services, Inc., Leesburg , Psychologist II, Healthcare , Leesburg, Virginia
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