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JOB TITLE:                              Clinical Psychologist

DEPARTMENT:                        Behavioural Health Services

MINISTRY:                             Ministry of Health and Human Services   

LOCATION:                             Providenciales

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide effective and quality psychological services to clients with mental health disorders.

 TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual, couple, and group counselling/ therapy services for full range of clinical issues.
• Provide crisis intervention services when called upon
• Adhere to the code of ethics and professional standards governing the practise of psychology (e.g. APA/ACA)
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures regarding the counselling/ mental health needs of the general public.
• Prepare annual report of activities
• Engages in research activities when necessary.
• Incorporates/ interprets psychological, aptitude and vocational tests in counselling work as needed.
• Keep knowledge/skills current through participation in professional conferences, reading etc.
• Participate in treatment team meetings/ case conferences.
• Attend and participate in department/ interagency meetings when requested.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate client records and reports. (Including initial assessment, treatment plans, progress, termination and referral notes etc.)
• Supervise staff where allocated
• Assists in the clinical supervision, training and evaluation of counsellors and interns within the department
• Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned