JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Family: Clinical and Allied Health Services
Job Function: Behavioral Health/Psychology
Job Title: Psychologist (Medical)
Pay Band: 8
FLSA Status: Exempt
General Description (Purpose and Function):
The Psychologist will work closely with coalition partners to conduct assessments provide individual and group
counseling, provide consultation and case management to centers, coordinate training and technical assistance to
center staff and families, and help meet the goals and objectives of the department. The Psychologist will also assist
with data analysis, manuscript preparation and presentations in the community.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
 Identifies psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and diagnoses disorders, using information
obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials
 Develops and implements individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of
therapy
 Interacts with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning actions to achieve
effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment
 Discusses the treatment of problems with clients
 Utilizes a variety of treatment methods such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress
reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy
 Counsels individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations,
in order to modify behavior and/or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment
 Performs timely, complete and legible documentation of services provided, consistent with professional
standards and university procedures
 Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments, and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses;
as needed, modifies plans and diagnoses
 Provides individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, design and implementation of individualized
behavior plans, competency groups, psychological assessments, psychological evaluations, and psychoeducation
 Serves as a consultant to the multidisciplinary teams
 Completes and submits P.I. reports in time frames designated., and follows up on all P.I. recommendations
pertaining to responsible areas
 Supervises and trains the psychology students, and provides training and education to the rest of the clinical
team as needed
 Provides expert testimony to the court and serves on committees as required
 Trains the nursing and program staff on behavioral principles and on the specific behavior plans, supervises
the interns on the development of all new behavior management plans, and oversees the collection of data
on the target behaviors for the behavior plans
 Other duties as assigned
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be an exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or working conditions
associated with a job. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Solid computer skills
 Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate well with others
 Proven track record of building relationships
 Ability to work in a high volume environment and provide effective and efficient clinical and customer services
to members and providers
Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):
 Doctorate’s degree in Psychology or related field
 Valid/current State of Florida Psychologist license
Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):
 Although no experience is required, relevant work experience is preferred
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be an exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or working conditions
associated with a job. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.