PT Psychologist

$156,000 - $176,800/Yr

Montgomery County Emergency Services District 14 - Norristown, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Norristown, PA

About the position

Montgomery County Emergency Services, Inc. (MCES) is seeking a Part-Time Psychologist to provide assessment, diagnostic, and treatment services to psychiatric patients. The role involves working with individuals facing crises due to serious mental illness, with a focus on effective crisis intervention and psychiatric care. The position requires a Doctorate in Psychology and significant clinical experience in an acute psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnostic, and diverse treatment and intervention services to psychiatric patients.
• Conduct individual and family psychotherapy for patients.
• Facilitate family therapy or family sessions as needed, including Family Education/Support groups.
• Evaluate the need for and appropriateness of psychological testing for patients.
• Conduct psychological testing to clarify diagnostic issues, treatment, or disposition planning.
• Submit testing reports to the referring physician, NP, or Medical Director within seven days of testing.
• Perform evaluations of personality and cognitive functioning.
• Serve as a psychological consultant to the medical staff.

Requirements

• Doctorate level (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology.
• At least four years of clinical experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Completion of pre-doctoral internship at an APA accredited site.
• Completion of post-doctoral residency toward fulfillment of state license requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete a high volume of documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $75 - $85 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on improving lives of individuals in crisis.