Psychologist Omaha, NE

Healthcare Talent Support is a nationwide healthcare recruitment company. We are actively seeking a Clinical Psychologist for a long term opportunity in Omaha, NE.

Are you passionate about providing exceptional psychological care to Military personnel and their families during times of personal crisis, such as a divorce or the loss of a loved one? If so, we invite you to become an invaluable member of our facility.

Status: W2

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:30am to 4:30pm

About the opportunity:

Clinical psychologist is required to function in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) location as a full-time equivalent provider as an internal behavioral health consultant (IBHC) and/or Behavioral Health Care Facilitator (BHCF) as outlined in DoDI 6490.15 Integration of Behavioral Health Personnel Services Into Patience-Centered Medical Home Primary Care and Other Primacy Care Service Settings and the BHOP Practice Manual.

Work may include, but not limited to, the following:

Participates in and successfully completes two phases of Air Force IBHC training. Demonstrates core competency skills to IBHC independent practice within 90 days of starting. The 90-day threshold for demonstration of core competency skills will be extended if the Air Force is unable to provide training opportunities within 90 days.

Provides brief (typically no more than four appointments) cognitive/behavioral interventions in primary care under the Air Force consultation model (i.e., per the Air Force Behavioral Health Optimization Program Practice Manual). Services will mimic the pace of primary care (i.e., patients seen for 15- to 30- minute appointments).

May provide classes in format appropriate for primary care (e.g., stress management class, sleep enhancement class, chronic pain class).

Works independently in the absence of direct oversight and adheres to Air Force values. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing and resolving professional issues.

Must be skillful and tactful in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.

Must possess organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.

Successfully consults with PCMs on-demand about general issues and specific patients.

Ensures PCMs receive same-day verbal and/or written feedback on patients referred.

Delivers brief presentations/trainings to primary care team members regarding behavioral health issues and IBHC services.

Participates in team efforts to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical pathway programs needed in the clinic.

Requirements:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). Graduate from an American Psychology Association accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.

Successful completion from an internship in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Have at least 24 months of experience within the past 36 months as a clinical psychologist

Active BLS certification

Any active state license to work as a clinical psychologist