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Psychologist - PRN

Acadia Healthcare · Covington, Louisiana, US

Overview Covington Behavioral Health is the ideal provider for adult men and women who have been struggling with acute changes in their emotional and mental...

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Overview Covington Behavioral Health is the ideal provider for adult men and women who have been struggling with acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being and who can benefit from comprehensive psychiatric services and therapeutic interventions that are designed to provide stability while improving each patient’s potential for experiencing enhanced quality of life. We are currently seeking to add a PRN Psychologist to our skilled and patient focused team. Overview: Assess and evaluate patient through the use of case history, interview and observation. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development/adjustment. Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview and psychological tests, as well as formulate and administer programs of treatment. Responsibilities: - Assess and diagnose patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills. - Develop and implement patient care plans based on area of defined clinical expertise, risk and overall patient care complexity and identifies desired patient outcomes. - Prescribe and ma...