Psychologist - PhD, PsyD

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at RICBT, part of Optum, your primary responsibilities include conducting individual, family, and group therapy sessions based on ethical guidelines, developing and coordinating clinical treatment plans for patients, conducting psychological assessments, and engaging patients and their families in treatment planning. You'll also lead crisis interventions and ensure that all clinical documentation is accurately completed. The role requires active involvement in the mental health journey of patients, adapting your approach to meet varied clinical presentations.

To become a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at RICBT, you need to hold an active and unrestricted PhD or PsyD license in the state of Rhode Island. Additionally, you should have at least two years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services. Preferred qualifications include significant experience in outpatient settings, familiarity with health psychology, and a good grasp of evidence-based interventions like CBT and neuropsychological assessments. Strong communication skills and experience with electronic health records are also beneficial.

At RICBT, a part of the Optum family, the work environment is supportive and innovative, focusing on clinician-led care. You'll find yourself in an outpatient clinical setting where collaboration is key. The team values holistic patient care and encourages open communication among colleagues to ensure seamless care delivery. You'll also have access to resources and training opportunities that foster both personal and professional development.

RICBT is committed to the continuous professional development of its Licensed Clinical Psychologists. Through regular performance feedback and clear guidelines for success, you will be recognized for your contributions as well as provided with opportunities to grow into new roles within the organization. The dynamic work environment encourages learning while working, ensuring that you are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in your position.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at RICBT, you will address a wide array of mental health conditions that reflect the diverse needs of our patients. This ranges from anxiety and depression to complex behavioral issues. You’ll utilize your expertise in various therapeutic modalities to develop individualized treatment plans for patients, ensuring a tailored approach to each unique situation, ultimately aiming to foster their mental and emotional well-being.

Certainly! Discuss your specific experiences conducting psychological assessments, emphasizing the types of tests you've conducted, the populations you've worked with, and how you've interpreted and communicated results to clients. Highlight your ability to tailor assessments to individual client needs, and how you integrate findings into treatment planning.

Building rapport is essential in therapeutic settings. Share specific strategies you use, such as active listening, empathizing with their experiences, and creating a safe space for open communication. Provide examples of how you've successfully engaged patients in the past and adapted your approach based on their unique backgrounds and needs.

Describe how you engage patients and their families in the treatment planning process. Discuss your method of assessing patient needs, creating collaborative goals, and evaluating progress regularly. Mention the importance of flexibility in treatment plans, allowing adjustments based on patient feedback and changing circumstances.

Provide insights into your crisis intervention strategies. Discuss your training, familiarity with mental health crises, and your ability to assess risk. Highlight specific examples where you effectively navigated a crisis, ensuring patient safety while providing emotional support and developing follow-up plans.

Share your experience with various evidence-based therapies like CBT and how you've implemented them in practice. Discuss your understanding of their theoretical foundations, the population suitability, and any successes you've had in using these approaches to yield positive outcomes for your patients.

Emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in your work. Discuss how you communicate and coordinate with other health care providers, share relevant patient information, and develop comprehensive care plans. Highlight specific instances where collaboration significantly benefited patient outcomes.

Outline your strategies for staying informed about evolving mental health trends and therapy methods, such as attending workshops, reading journals, and participating in professional associations. Share specific resources or conferences that have enriched your practice and led to improved care for your patients.

Discuss the metrics or feedback mechanisms you utilize to evaluate the effectiveness of your treatment methods. This could include client feedback, standardized assessments, or progress tracking techniques. Describe how you use this information to refine your approaches and enhance your practice.

Provide examples of challenges you've encountered, such as managing difficult cases or navigating complex family dynamics. Highlight your problem-solving skills, resilience, and how you turned these challenges into learning experiences that enhanced your professional growth.

Express your enthusiasm for joining RICBT, mentioning the organization's commitment to high-quality, compassionate care, and its innovative model of behavior health delivery. Share how your values align with their mission and how you envision contributing to their goals through your unique skills and experiences.