Job Type
Full-time
Description
Athena Care is currently seeking a Certified Psychological Assistant (CPA) to join our team in Nashville / Hendersonville.
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Certified Psychological Assistant position provides direct care to patients of Athena by providing psychological assessments using appropriate clinical knowledge and adherence to Company standards.
- Administer psychological assessments in a consistent manner with prevailing standards and procedures.
- Ensure that the services are provided in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility, local, state, and federal laws, regulation and licensure / accreditation standards.
- Create a climate that promotes quality treatment for each client and family through excellence as outlined in the facility's policies and procedures.
- Attend clinical staffing meetings and seek supervision consistently and when situations warrant.
- Collect and communicate ongoing clinical data to the supervising psychologist, treating clinician, and direct support staff.
- Develop professional competence through participation in continuing educational programs.
- Assist and coordinate care to meet all accreditation and certification requirements
Requirements
Education / Experience :
Masters degree In Clinical Psychology requiredLicenses / Certifications :
Current, valid Certified Psychological Assistant (CPA) license Issued by the state of TNKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of health care laws and regulations, Including HIPAAKnowledge of industy trends related to clinical performanceProblem-solvingCollaborationVerbal communicationListeningData entry skillsPeople skillsInformingCustomer focusAttention to detailProfessionalismProfessional judgmentPhysical Requirements :
This is an office-type role with primarily sedentary job duties and limited reaching, pulling, pushing, or carrying.