Psychologist Employee Assistance Program (International Opportunity)

International SOS Government Medical Services

Psychologist Employee Assistance Program (International Opportunity)

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The EAP Psychologist is responsible for managing individuals with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. In addition, this position may also require the development and implementation of wellness programs to support island residents and students.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide social services, behavioral health, and addiction medicine services.
    • Provide employee assistance program services.
    • Work directly with primary health care providers in identifying and treating mental disorders and psychosocial difficulties including the detection of at-risk patients and further harm prevention.
    • Provide consultative services to patients referred by primary care providers and provide clinical status.
    • Determines patient care plans along with the primary care team.
    • Maintains accurate patient records including the proper tracking of treatment plans.
    • Educates the primary care team on mood disorders (such as depression and anxiety) and providing tools and techniques to manage these disorders including, anger management and marital and family issues.
    • Teaches patients, families and staff about prevention methods and treatment options.
    • Provides recommendations for coping strategies that assist members of the workforce in reducing the stress of OCONUS life.
    • Monitors the site’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.
    • Utilizes various computer software to log patient information and access emails and calendars.
    • Active participation in day-to-day office activities, including a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve procedural processes, obtain approvals, and remain abreast of new developments and policy requirements. Active participation in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
    • Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

    This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Requirements/Certifications:

    • Must hold a valid state license as a Psychologist, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, LISW, LCSW, or similar behavioral health license.
    • Current and unrestricted license (LPC, LMFT, LMHC, LISW, LCSW, or similar) or authorizing document from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within scope of practice.
    • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in short term, solution focused counselling with individuals, children, families, and couples.
    • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with psychotherapy groups is preferred.
    • Experience with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is preferred.
    • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

    Education Required:

    • Must hold a master's degree in psychology, Counselling, or Social Work.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
    • Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
    • May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

    Other Special Qualifications:

    • Must be able to read, write & speak English to effectively communicate
    • This position is unaccompanied.
    • US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
    • US DOD CNACI or the ability to obtain one is required.
    • A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation.

    Additional Information

    Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

    Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

    International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.