Clinical Psychologist

Job Summary

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation services to patients receiving care through Doctors Hospital Health System. Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the incumbent delivers evidence-based psychological services across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings to promote positive mental health, emotional well-being, and recovery.

The Clinical Psychologist conducts psychological evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, provides evidence-based psychotherapy, and collaborates with physicians and allied health professionals to ensure holistic, patient-centered care. The role also supports program development, quality improvement initiatives, staff education, research, and strategic planning while maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional conduct in accordance with the Bahamas Health Professions Council (HPC), organizational policies, and applicable accreditation standards.

Essential Functions

Clinical Assessment Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for inpatient and outpatient populations. Perform diagnostic interviews, behavioral observations, psychological testing, and standardized assessments. Evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychological functioning. Diagnose mental health disorders utilizing current diagnostic criteria and evidence-based assessment methods.

Identify psychosocial factors affecting patient health and recovery. Assess patients presenting with acute and chronic mental health concerns. Perform suicide risk assessments, violence risk assessments, and crisis evaluations. Document assessment findings and formulate clinical impressions and diagnoses. Treatment Planning: Develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans based on comprehensive psychological assessments.

Establish measurable therapeutic goals in collaboration with patients and families. Regularly review treatment effectiveness and modify interventions as clinically indicated. Coordinate treatment plans with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. Facilitate continuity of care throughout the patient treatment journey.

Psychological Treatment Therapy: Provide evidence-based individual psychotherapy. Facilitate group psychotherapy sessions. Provide family and couples therapy where appropriate. Utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Trauma-Informed Care Solution-Focused Therapy Motivational Interviewing Behavioral Interventions Psychoeducation Support patients experiencing: Depression Anxiety Disorders Trauma and PTSD Adjustment Disorders Chronic Pain Chronic Medical Conditions Grief and Bereavement Stress-Related Disorders Health Psychology concerns Promote resilience, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery.

Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention services for patients experiencing psychological emergencies. Conduct emergency mental health assessments. Develop patient safety plans. Collaborate with physicians regarding involuntary admissions where appropriate. Participate in emergency response for behavioral health crises.

Coordinate referrals for higher levels of psychiatric care when indicated. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in multidisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences.

Provide consultation regarding behavioral health management. Assist clinical teams with complex behavioral and psychological cases. Promote integrated behavioral health services throughout DHHS. Patient Family Education: Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, coping strategies, and recovery plans.

Provide psychoeducation to families and caregivers. Develop educational resources supporting mental wellness. Promote prevention and early intervention strategies. Documentation Clinical Records: Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation. Complete psychological assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and consultation reports.

Ensure documentation complies with: Bahamas Health Professions Council standards Doctors Hospital Health System policies Legal requirements Accreditation standards Maintain accurate clinical records within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Telehealth Services: Provide psychological consultations and therapy services utilizing approved telehealth platforms.

Ensure virtual care complies with professional standards and privacy requirements. Promote equitable access to behavioral health services. Program Development Quality Improvement Participate in the development of behavioral health programs and service lines. Support departmental strategic planning initiatives. Assist with implementation of new psychological services.

Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Develop and monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Analyze service utilization and patient outcomes to support continuous improvement.

Education

Provide educational sessions to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, and community groups. Participate in clinical supervision where appropriate. Support research initiatives within mental health services. Participate in professional conferences, seminars, and continuing education. Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based psychological practices.

Professional Practice: Maintain active licensure through the Bahamas Health Professions Council. Adhere to ethical standards established by the profession. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Comply with all organizational policies and procedures. Participate in departmental meetings and case conferences. Maintain required continuing professional education.

Participate in accreditation activities and organizational audits. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Mental Health Services. Professional Requirements: The Clinical Psychologist is expected to maintain the highest standards of ethical practice, professionalism, integrity, and patient-centered care while providing comprehensive psychological services throughout Doctors Hospital Health System.

The incumbent must maintain current licensure with the Bahamas Health Professions Council (HPC) and remain knowledgeable regarding developments in clinical psychology, behavioral health, psychotherapy, and evidence-based practice. The Clinical Psychologist is expected to foster collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, community providers, patients, and families while promoting the Mission, Vision, and Values of Doctors Hospital Health System.

The incumbent shall comply with all applicable legal, ethical, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements while maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.