SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

The Senior Clinical Psychologist provides psychological services for patients with emotional, behavioral and cognitive problems of all ages under the direct supervision of a Senior, Associate Consultant and/or Consultant Psychologist to exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to his/her clinical privileges and available resources as well as adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws, ethical codes, and departmental regulations.

Reports to Job:

Psychiatry Chief Division

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to clinical research strategies on standardized psychological assessment tools
• Begin to supervise and mentor entry level clinicians and psychology interns

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive psychological assessments using evidence-based tools and clinical interviews to address complex psychological cognitive developmental and personality issues Ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on DSM

5 criteria

Design and deliver individualized treatment plans using diverse therapeutic techniques such as CBT DBT and family therapy Regularly evaluate and adjust interventions to enhance client outcomes

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans Consult with other clinicians and educators to understand client needs fully

Draft detailed written reports that summarize assessment findings diagnoses and treatment strategies Maintain UpToDate and accurate client records

Participate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives Provide supervision and guidance to early career mental health professionals to promote clinical competency

Minimum Education Required

Master's in clinical psychology

Professional Certifications Required

SCFHS License as applicable; Evidence-Based Certification (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and 100 CME Hours of accredited courses that are directly related with the field.

Years of Experience

Minimum 7 years of Clinical Psychology or related experience and 2,000 hours of supervised training.

Languages

English: Advanced; Arabic: Fully Proficient

Functional Competencies

Due Diligence

Audit Reporting

Data Collection