Licensed Psychologist
Objective:
To provide professional, quality program services to homeless individuals referrs for Social Security evaluations.
Qualifications:
• Must be a Licensed Psychologist.
o Credentialed with the major health plans preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work part time performing medical evaluations to assist in the determination of SSA benefits
• Partner with ACCESS team/SOAR practitioner to obtain necessary information.
• Administer a variety of psychological tests, possess good writing skills, be able to develop rapport with homeless persons of various cultures.
Competencies:
• Be knowledgeable about and utilize various substance abuse treatment modalities such as harm reduction and motivational interviewing.
• Have demonstrable working knowledge of Vulnerable Adults Laws and other pertinent rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of symptoms and course of serious and persistent mental illness as well as medications and other therapies used to treat mental illness.
• Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques, independent living skills/teaching and crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices.
• Develop appropriate and manage crisis therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Assess situations.
• Must have a car, MN driver’s license and be able to drive, day or evening hours.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and be part of a team.
• Be able to speak, clearly understand and write the English language.
• Able to use a computer for word-processing and data base management.
• Be able to accommodate flexible working hours.
Essential Physical Functions:
• Type frequently.
• Drive sometimes.
• Sit frequently.
• Stand occasionally.
• Walk frequently
• Climb flights of stairs.
• Lift 40 pounds or more.
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