Psychology Manager, Full Time - Days, RSC: Neuropsych Dept

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Summary:Manages specialty area psychologists, neuropsychologists, and other licensed mental health professionals' activities to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the department and Memorial Healthcare System. Ensures that patient cares services are delivered in a manner that balances quality of care with efficiency. Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements. Assists with program development.Detailed responsibilities:

• Assesses a patient's cognitive, emotional and psychological status and provides appropriate interventions and treatments. Understands and initiates and/or discharges Baker Act when appropriate
• Assists with the development and implementation of psychology goals, plans, evidence based practices/programs and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Assists with the preparation and evaluation of departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Collaborates on potential grant funding opportunities.
• Monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives. Supervises Psychology Doctoral Interns and students
• Collaborates with pediatric psychiatry.
• Provides psychological expertise and education to a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Acts as resource to other disciplines on patient problems related to various psychological disorders.Competencies and skills:Essential:
  • STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
  • RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
  • PATIENT ASSESSMENT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Uses a variety of tools and techniques to assess and diagnose the behavioral health patient.
  • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY: Provides behavioral health therapy using various modalities.
  • LEADING BY COACHING: Knowledge of coaching approaches, tools, and techniques that improve individual performance and foster development.
  • MANAGING PEOPLE: Uses HR/Performance Management processes and systems to align individual performance to achieve organizational results.
  • PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
  • CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS: Applies knowledge of clinical standards, policies, and procedures relevant to function and organization.Education:Essential:
    • Doctorate
    • FellowshipEducation specialization:Essential:
      • Psychology
      • PediatricsCredentials:Essential:
        • Psychologist License - FLEducation equivalent experience:Essential:
          • Pediatric PsychologyOther information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: 3 years clinical, program development experience post licensure. Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology where applicable.Working conditions:Essential:
            • Bending and Stooping 40.00%
            • Keyboard Entry 60.00%
            • Kneeling 40.00%
            • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 20.00%
            • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%
            • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%
            • Reaching 60.00%
            • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 60.00%
            • Running 20.00%
            • Sitting 60.00%
            • Squatting 20.00%
            • Standing 60.00%
            • Walking 60.00%
            • Audible Speech 60.00%
            • Hearing Acuity 60.00%
            • Depth Perception 60.00%
            • Distinguish Color 60.00%
            • Seeing - Far 60.00%
            • Seeing - Near 60.00%
            • Bio hazardous Waste 40.00%
            • Biological Hazards - Respiratory 40.00%
            • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 40.00%
            • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 40.00%
            • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 40.00%
            • Dust 20.00%
            • Latex 40.00%
            • Computer Monitor 60.00%
            • Domestic Animals 20.00%
            • Potential Electric Shock 20.00%
            • Potential for Physical Assault 20.00%
            • Wet or Slippery Surfaces 40.00%Organizational Profile:Memorial Regional Hospital South is the home of Memorial Rehabilitation Institute and provides a wide range of healthcare services to the South Florida region. With 280 beds and 505 employees, Memorial Regional Hospital South offers compassionate care and services such as:
              • Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, featuring an 89-bed inpatient program, a comprehensive outpatient program, and more, to get patients "Back to Their MAX"
              • Emergency Department
              • Hospice Unit
              • Laboratory Services
              • Molecular Laboratory
              • Podiatry Residency Program
              • Surgical Services
              • Women's Imaging Center
              • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Offices
              • Rehabilitation Psychology DepartmentA leader in rehabilitation, Memorial Regional Hospital South has also been recognized by The Leapfrog Group, which has consistently awarded the facility with an "A" Rating for Patient Safety, and by Press Ganey's Guardian of Excellence Award for emergency room and outpatient Patient Satisfaction.Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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