Psychologist job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Psychologist job summary
Our clinic is currently in search of an experienced Psychologist who is authorized by government. We are a residential treatment center that uses sound principles of psychology and mental health to assist our patients and improve their quality of life. As a contributing member to the primary care team, the Psychologist will work closely with physicians to help manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute medical conditions. The ideal candidate for this role will be able to apply solution-focused principles to improve health habits and minimize patient risk.
Psychologist responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Provide effective individual, family and group psychotherapy
- Determine realistic goals for psychotherapy
- Perform psycho-diagnostic evaluations
- Supervise staff, fellows and interns
- Attend program development for patients treated or evaluated
- Demonstrate an understanding of patient needs when devising and implementing treatment
- Provide team consultation
Psychologist qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Current state license
- 2+ years’ experience in clinical psychology, primary care or behavioral medicine preferred
- In-depth knowledge and experience in individual, group, couples and family psychology
- Demonstrated skill in supervision of clinical staff and trainees
- Proven experience in administering findings of current studies into clinical curriculum
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills