Senior Psychological Specialist - School of Medicine Psychiatry

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinates and conducts clinical or research activities related to the psychological evaluation and treatment of patients or research participants.
• Provides psychological, physiological and/or behavioral assessments of patients.
• Administers a variety of neuropsychological tests which require advanced formal education to assess areas such as cognitive functioning, academic skills, personality and emotional development, and behavior.
• Develops ideas to facilitate research studies and proposes ideas for new research studies.
• Recruits, screens, and conducts clinical evaluations of potential participants.
• Assists in determining their eligibility to participate in clinical trials.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data related to various psychological or behavioral studies.
• Extracts statistical data and prepares reports.
• Conducts interviews and schedules regular visits with study participants and their caregivers.
• Writes psychological reports and interprets results.
• Provides consultation and advice concerning post-study therapy, interventions, and behavior management.
• Educates patients concerning research procedures, investigational devices, and drugs.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation on the delivery of mental health care services for study participants.
• Makes referrals to mental health professionals or services.
• May dispense medication in compliance with research protocols.
• Maintains required documentation.
• Attends and participates in regular administrative and clinical staff meetings.
• Conducts education or informational presentations for targeted audiences.
• May present study findings at conferences.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in education, psychology, social work or a related field.
• One year of directly related experience.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Candidate will have reasonable knowledge and experience of working in a jail setting with mentally ill individuals, fundamental knowledge of the Forensic issues such as competency to stand trial, and 3 yrs experience in leading groups and conducting one to one sessions with inmates in the jail.

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