Work closely with patients to support maternal mental health
Provides diagnostic, psychological, or biopsychosocial evaluation and executes therapeutic treatment toward defined goals for patients and families across a life span (ages 0 – 100+).
Works to strengthen motivation and commitment to specific change goals through a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication using motivational interviewing and evidence-based psychotherapy in close collaboration with medical providers.
The focus will be on immediate, flexible format ( brief intervention), and close collaboration with the medical provider. Orientations such as Motivational Interviewing, Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self – Compassion, and Behaviorism will be emphasized.
Assists in staff development through consultation, education and supervision as well as assist in program development when requested.
Supports Family Medicine resident physicians in their training.
Responsibilities as a IBH Psychologist/Psychotherapist at the Family Health Center include triaging urgent needs from community members and providing intervention in same day crisis situations.