Psychologist - Ph.D jobs in New Jersey

Psychologist - Ph.D evaluates patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Being a Psychologist - Ph.D uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication. Requires a PhD in clinical psychology. Additionally, Psychologist - Ph.D requires a valid state license to practice. Typically reports to a medical director. The Psychologist - Ph.D works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be a Psychologist - Ph.D typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Psychologist
  • CFG Health Network
  • Bordentown, NJ OTHER
  • Overview

    Be a part of a compassionate and quality driven team of providers who not only make a difference with their patient, but also makes a difference in the community. Working in the jails is both challenging and rewarding. You can be the light in someone’s life by providing genuine and quality care to the underserved. Practice medicine in a way that also gives you fulfillment.

     

    Benefits:

    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid holidays
    • 401(k)
    • Medical, Dental, & Vision
    • Employee assistance program
    • Wellness programs
    • Great perks: discounts on gym memberships, cell phones, amusement parks, concerts, and more.

    Responsibilities

    Relationships:

    • Establish supportive, motivational and therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring an atmosphere of safety, security and responsible residential care.

     

    Supervision:

    • Responsible for daily supervision of youth when in their care.

     

    Daily Living:

    • Supervise, observe and participate with the youth in the carrying out of daily routines (i.e. meals, school, chores, etc.).
    • Serve as a role model and coach for youth regarding developing and using effective problem solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, independent living skills and responsibilities.
    • Know current level of functioning of youth and appropriate needed interventions.
    • Observe and document the youth’s behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and performs behavioral management interventions as needed.
    • Responsible for reading and being familiar with all youth’s treatment plans.
    • Carry out daily living and/or behavior plans for youth, developed by a multi-disciplinary team of staff.
    • Assist youth with skill building activities.

     

    Programming:

    • Accountable for maintaining structure and following the daily schedule.
    • Develop, plan, supervise and participate in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
    • Consistently implement all program policies and procedures including the behavioral motivational system. 
    • Promote and generate enthusiasm for programming.
    • Consult and communicate with supervisors, directors and social workers concerning behavior issues and the needs of the youth and the program.
    • Perform light housekeeping duties to ensure a neat, clean and orderly environment.
    • Transport and/or accompany individual or groups of youth to appointments or on field trips outside of the program.
    • Conduct group meetings with youth to discuss program rules and procedures, address concerns and provide instructional information on appropriate behavior management and the use of daily living skills.
    • Administer medication when necessary.

     

    Psychologist Responsibilities:

    • Provide direct service to youth in the form of individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, and family therapy, when indicated. 
    • Provide relevant documentation of clinical issues.
    • Provide ongoing staff training as necessary.
    • Perform advanced psychological and specialized testing and assessments.
    • Administer, score, interpret, and write reports of psychological assessment findings as needed.
    • Provide ongoing consultation to other staff Psychologists, Social Workers, other counseling staff, and Behavioral Care Staff regarding clinical interventions.
    • Consult with psychiatrist and nursing staff when appropriate.

     

    Other:

    • Familiar with all co-worker’s job functions so that appropriate internal referrals can be initiated as needed (i.e. nurse, social worker, and principal).
    • Assigned to mandatory extra shifts when needed.
    • Takes on special tasks to contribute to the overall functioning of the program (i.e., ordering supplies, shopping, fire drills, pharmacy runs, errands, etc.). 
    • Aid in the training of new workers on the job. 
    • Drive program vehicles as requested.

     

    Training Requirements Specific to this Position:

    • Handle with Care Bi-Annually
    • All Training Academy Classes and ongoing training as developed

     

     

    Other Duties:

    • As assigned

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience:

    • Licensed and credentialed to practice in the state where the program is located.
    • Experience working with youth and adolescents who have a history of sexual offenses, physically assaultive behavior, severe, complex behavioral and mental health needs or fire setting.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
    • Ability to pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance.
    • Ability to physically participate in the use of therapeutic holds and to be certified biannually to demonstrate competence.
    • Ability to participate in trauma informed care and intervene appropriately to de-escalate and prevent crisis situations when necessary.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with people from differing backgrounds and cultures.
    • Ability to be flexible in meeting scheduling needs. Ability to work on agency holidays, as required.
    • Basic computer skills.

     

    Essential Expectations:

    • Has knowledge and understanding of CFG’s mission and values.
    • Follow and abide by all established program and agency protocols, policies and procedures.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with staff and youth.
    • Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings and processes for communication concerning youth and the program.
    • Attend and participate in all required trainings, both upon hire and annually.
    • Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
    • Maintain a collaborative relationship with the team and other internal and external stakeholders. Provide help to other team members as needed.
    • Participate in creating an overall positive community atmosphere with other staff and youth.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing and on both an interpersonal and group level.
    • Provide the team with thorough, timely, legible, accurate, objective information through documentation.
    • Contribute to ensuring the facility is safe, clean and secure for all youth and staff.
    • Participate in quality improvement activities.
    • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept direction and supervision.
    • Dress professionally and appropriately as outlined in the Dress Code Policy.
    • Notify the State Central Registry (1-877-NJ ABUSE) whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a youth has been or is being abused or neglected by staff members, youth, or any other person as required by the New Jersey Child Abuse and Neglect Law.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to CFG’s initiative to eliminate restraint and seclusion.
    • Possess the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to youth, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program.
    • Ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.
    • Possess the temperament to work with and care for children, youth, adults or families with special needs, as appropriate.
    • Support constructive youth and family visitation and youth involvement in community activities.
    • Achieve and maintain training in the Nurtured Heart Approach, a dynamic relationship-focused methodology that builds Inner Wealth™ in children, empowering them to channel their intensity in productive ways, ensuring their successful future.  Staff will utilize this Approach and its 3 Stands and Recognitions on a continual basis with youth, families and their co-workers. 

     

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  • Hamilton, NJ PART_TIME,FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
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Psychologist
  • Total Family Solutions
  • Gibbsboro, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Total Family Solutions is a Therapist Owned and Operated Provider. We Provide High Quality Mental Health and Behavioral Services in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. Services are Individually Develop...
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Psychologist
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Toms River, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Children s Specialized Hospital, a member of the RWJBH Healthcare System, is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special he...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Psychologist
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Bloomfield, NJ FULL_TIME
  • This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with V...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Psychologist
  • Three Wire Systems
  • Trenton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • MyAdvisor (a division of Three Wire Systems) is working with the VA to provide Disability Evaluations to Veterans regarding TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) claims. We are looking to partner with consulta...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D, Psy.D), LMHC, LICSW or LMFT
  • WELLESLEY COUNSELING AND WELLNESS LLC
  • Wellesley, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Wellesley Counseling & Wellness, LLC is seeking Licensed Psychologists (Psy.D), Licensed...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD.) - Clark, NJ
  • Lifestance Health
  • Clark, NJ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD.) - Princeton Junction, NJ
  • Lifestance Health
  • Princeton Junction, NJ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD.) - Parsippany, NJ
  • Lifestance Health
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD.) - Bernardsville, NJ
  • Lifestance Health
  • Bernardsville, NJ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD.) - Brick, NJ
  • Lifestance Health
  • Brick, NJ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD.) - North Brunswick, NJ
  • Lifestance Health
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD.) - Lyndhurst, NJ
  • LifeStance Health
  • Lyndhurst, NJ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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