The Assistant Psychologist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
The post holder screens and provides basic interventions as assigned and within the scope of license, training and credentialing under the supervision of clinical psychologist.
Perform assessments and basic psychological intervention under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist who will have the role of specifying the needed areas of interventions.
Identify patients requiring more sophisticated or advanced psychological assessment and referring such patients to appropriate and licensed professionals under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
Participate and perform clinical ward rounds with other Multidiscplinary team members.
Screen newly referred patients.
Work closely with other clinical team members to ensure the delivery of the best possible rehabilitation care.
Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner.
Reviews results of all screening in a timely manner under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
Communicates information to patients and patients ‘families and friends’ with supervision of a Clinical Psychologist(with consent of the patient or relatives) in a timely manner.
Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned by the Clinical Psychologist.
