CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: July 16, 2024 - The Clinical Psychologist adheres strictly to APA Ethical Standards and licensure requirements while maintaining workplace ethics. This role involves proactive engagement in individual and group therapy through various delivery models, including face-to-face, telephone, or video consultations, tailored to client preferences and needs. The psychologist also focuses on continuous improvement in client satisfaction and care quality, utilizing emerging evidence to develop and refine treatment pathways.

Tips for Clinical Psychologist Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Clinical Psychologist, Harmony Wellness Center, Miami, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Take responsibility for assessments including suicide risk assessments, dementia evaluations
  • Responsible for group and individual psychotherapy.
  • Take part in treatment team meetings, treatment planning and case conferences
  • Facilitate safe discharge planning in nursing homes and other community settings.
  • Provide psychotherapy and assessment supervision to interns and to unlicensed staff.
  • Collaborate with multiple disciplines and assure continuity of care
  • Present in-service teaching to other clinical disciplines in the facility
  • Provide integrated psychosocial care for children and their families
  • Supervise residents, interns, and students providing services for the AHF as directed
  • Serve as liaison on appropriate committees
  • Network on a national level (i.e., COG) to expand awareness of the AHF services within the target market


Skills on Resume: 

  • Clinical Assessments (Hard Skills)
  • Psychotherapy (Hard Skills)
  • Treatment Team Collaboration (Hard Skills)
  • Discharge Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Supervision and Training (Hard Skills)
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • In-Service Education (Hard Skills)
  • Family-Centered Care (Soft Skills)

2. Clinical Psychologist, Mindful Therapy Group, Portland, OR

Job Summary: 

  • Screen and interview patients as well as perform psychological and bio-psychosocial evaluations.
  • Provide timely feedback to Primary Care managers regarding consultation findings and recommendations.
  • Develop specific clinical pathways or best practice programs for targeted patient groups (e.g. patients with acute stress symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.)
  • Use objective and measurable outcomes to evaluate treatment effectiveness and make adjustments if appropriate for increased compliance and efficacy.
  • Provide definitive diagnoses and formulate behavioral health interventions.
  • Develop and implement individual or group psychological intervention/therapy for children and families coping with emotional, behavioral and social difficulties.
  • Conduct psychological assessments for a range of clinical issues.
  • Analyse results of psychological assessments and provide recommendations based on the child’s individual needs.
  • Write detailed psychological reports and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatments according to company policies.
  • Provide for the psychological evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in an effective, culturally sensitive, professional and ethical manner


Skills on Resume: 

  • Clinical Assessment and Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Treatment Planning and Pathway Development (Hard Skills)
  • Outcome Measurement and Adjustment (Hard Skills)
  • Diagnostic Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Therapeutic Intervention (Hard Skills)
  • Psychological Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Report Writing and Stakeholder Communication (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation and Compliance (Hard Skills)

3. Clinical Psychologist, Horizon Health Services, Buffalo, NY

Job Summary: 

  • Conduct individual counseling sessions using a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Framework
  • Write clear, concise treatment plans
  • Use data to inform treatment
  • Provide individual and small group supervision for limited licensed therapists
  • Actively partake in culture and become part of a team
  • Providing quality psychological services including clinical and risk assessment and treatment services to youth in care and referrals to appropriate agencies where necessary.
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess and diagnose young people experiencing a range of issues including co-existing mental health and addiction issues.
  • Develop sound psychological formulations based on thorough assessments.
  • Deliver trauma-informed based rehabilitative programs to youth in care.
  • Support, train and consult the third sector partners, project MDT including peer advocates and a wider network of services.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Hard Skills)
  • Treatment Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Data-Driven Approach (Hard Skills)
  • Supervision and Mentorship (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis (Hard Skills)
  • Psychological Formulation (Hard Skills)
  • Trauma-Informed Care (Hard Skills)

4. Clinical Psychologist, Integrated Behavioral Solutions, Austin, TX

Job Summary: 

  • In collaboration with the Pediatric Psychology Director, implement the service build of the Adolescent Medicine multidisciplinary psychosocial support program
  • Partner with HCH youth and family advisors in co-design of the program
  • Includes the collaborative creation and implementation of care pathways for patients moving through HCH inpatient and ambulatory settings
  • Comprehensively assess and provide evidence-based interventions for patients with eating disorders and comorbid medical or mental health conditions
  • Provide supervision and training to doctoral-level psychology students in evidence-based interventions
  • Provide bridge care for patients who are awaiting outpatient community referrals
  • Partner with social work colleagues to facilitate referrals for appropriate services in the patient’s community
  • Work in close partnership with social workers, physicians, nursing, nutrition, and child life specialist colleagues to meet the needs of the patients and families
  • Participate and contribute to team meetings and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
  • Provide psychological consultation and education regarding eating disorder assessment and evidence-based interventions to physicians and medical staff
  • Contribute to quality improvement and clinical research efforts within this patient population


Skills on Resume: 

  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Program Development and Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Clinical Assessment and Intervention (Hard Skills)
  • Supervision and Training (Hard Skills)
  • Patient Care Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Referral Facilitation (Soft Skills)
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork (Soft Skills)
  • Consultation and Education (Soft Skills)

5. Clinical Psychologist, Tranquil Minds Clinic, Las Vegas, NV

Job Summary: 

  • Conduct 1-1 therapy sessions plus assessments and diagnosis if necessary
  • Conduct risk assessments for clients in distress
  • Perform emergency or crisis intervention if required
  • Perform psychological evaluations
  • Maintain necessary documentation for sessions
  • Oversee training and quality standards for therapists on the team
  • Supervise junior therapists to ensure they provide clients with quality care
  • Providing a high quality, effective, and safe mental health and wellbeing service to employees using evidence-based practice
  • Contributing to health promotion activities and initiatives for the client’s workforce
  • Put in place necessary processes for the smooth running of the therapist team which includes outlining quality standards for therapy and supervision


Skills on Resume: 

  • Clinical Therapy Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention (Hard Skills)
  • Psychological Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation Management (Hard Skills)
  • Training and Quality Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Supervisory Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Health Promotion (Hard Skills)
  • Process Management (Hard Skills)

6. Clinical Psychologist, Pathways Psychological Services, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Interacting with all parents in the unit daily to provide emotional support
  • Providing both informal and formal emotional wellbeing and mental health support to staff
  • Screening all parents regularly to identify those in need of higher levels of care and make appropriate referrals
  • Training staff in symptom identification and counseling skills
  • Facilitating parent education and support groups with a therapeutic orientation
  • Providing evidence-based psychotherapy within the NICU and CCVCU for those parents at highest risk
  • Expanding telemedicine services for parents with travel difficulties
  • Facilitating debriefing sessions with staff after critical events
  • Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary team partners
  • Delivering comprehensive assessment and formulation that drives an evidence-based intervention for employees


Skills on Resume: 

  • Emotional Support Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Mental Health Support (Hard Skills)
  • Screening and Referral Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Training and Counseling (Hard Skills)
  • Group Facilitation (Soft Skills)
  • Psychotherapy Expertise (Hard Skills)
  • Telemedicine Expansion (Hard Skills)
  • Debriefing and Collaboration (Soft Skills)

7. Clinical Psychologist, New Horizons Counseling, Omaha, NE

Job Summary: 

  • Provide high-quality, client-centered, evidence-based clinical assessment and treatment to clients
  • Provide specialist psychological interventions and participate in quality improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience with those on the spectrum or a solid understanding of the autism spectrum disorder
  • Assess, diagnose, consult, evaluate and provide treatment planning for complex presentations.
  • Keep appropriate, up to date and accurate clinical records
  • Assess complex cases to determine treatment planning
  • Ensure the process of transfer and/or discharge of care is undertaken in a timely and effective manner
  • Implement, monitor and review treatment plans
  • Work within a dynamic growing team of allied health and non-allied health professionals, dedicated to providing the best outcomes for individuals with developmental delay and/or disabilities
  • Be supported and encouraged to develop and deliver innovative programs.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Clinical Assessment and Treatment (Hard Skills)
  • Specialist Psychological Interventions (Hard Skills)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Diagnostic Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Clinical Documentation (Hard Skills)
  • Treatment Planning and Review (Hard Skills)
  • Transition of Care (Hard Skills)
  • Collaborative Teamwork (Soft Skills)

8. Clinical Psychologist, Peaceful Passages Health Center, Tucson, AZ

Job Summary: 

  • Provide psychological therapies to adult and elderly patients, as well as caregivers who engage with NCSM.
  • Formulate individualized therapy plans and provide case management.
  • Maintain proper case records and progress records in the patient database system.
  • Design and conduct training, workshops, and group sessions for the patients, caregivers, and community organizations face-to-face or virtually. 
  • Work with family members and conduct family sessions, if necessary.
  • Travel interstate to provide psychological services and/or home visits in different NCSM branches
  • Set up and develop NCSM’s psychosocial support services in different NCSM branches
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary psychosocial team of healthcare professionals comprising counselors, dietitians and play therapists.
  • Assess, improve, and maintain the operations of the Cancer Information Service (CIS).
  • Navigate and assist patients through applications for follow-up appointments, financial support, as well as other needs.
  • Supervise and line manage other qualified and unqualified junior psychologists


Skills on Resume: 

  • Psychological Therapy (Hard Skills)
  • Case Management (Hard Skills)
  • Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Training and Workshops (Hard Skills)
  • Family Counseling (Hard Skills)
  • Interstate Travel and Home Visits (Hard Skills)
  • Psychosocial Services Development (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)

9. Clinical Psychologist, Insightful Connections Therapy, Atlanta, GA

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for providing direct client treatment and case management for clients.
  • Provides a safe, comfortable environment and therapeutic milieu for clients and their families.
  • Provides therapeutically effective relationships and treatment with referred clients which incorporates developmental and age-related factors.
  • Participates in scheduled programming including individual, family and group therapies.
  • Documents and maintains all information, contacts, and relevant action taken in the client's chart.
  • Recognizes the need for direction and collaboration with peers and actively seeks and wants to offer the same to colleagues. 
  • Joins bi-weekly case consultation meetings.
  • Continuously update knowledge and skills by attending conferences and educational programs, including in-house case consultations.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of a client's total needs as a person and addresses psychosocial, physical, developmental, and cultural issues as appropriate.
  • Interacts therapeutically with each person/age group and their families and is knowledgeable of their various developmental, emotional and psychosocial needs
  • Works in cooperation with the Office Manager and the Billing Department
  • Work closely with the hostel, outreach staff, tenancy sustainment and supported living teams, other psychologists and the wider MDT project team to develop a psychological and trauma-informed


Skills on Resume: 

  • Client Treatment and Case Management (Hard Skills)
  • Therapeutic Milieu Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Developmental and Age-Related Factors (Hard Skills)
  • Therapy Participation (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation and Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Collaboration and Teamwork (Soft Skills)
  • Case Consultation Participation (Soft Skills)
  • Continuous Professional Development (Soft Skills)

10. Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Paths Clinic, Sacramento, CA

Job Summary: 

  • Uses tact and sensitivity in communicating effectively and respectfully and in a timely fashion with clients, families, co‑workers and all others.
  • Works according to APA Ethical Standards for clinicians as well as ethical standards for licensure.
  • Adheres to and follows the Tree House CGL's workplace ethics, policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility according to program needs.
  • Recommends quality and/or process improvement initiatives to improve program development for the benefit of clients.
  • Develop and participate in client satisfaction and the quality of care with clients.
  • Ensuring an assessment determines the most appropriate pathway of care and support for the eligible employee
  • Offer individual and group clinical work to clients,
  • Offer peripatetic and transition services determined by capacity and demand
  • Support the assessment and onward referral of clients into mainstream services
  • Develop and promote new ways of working across pathways from the emerging evidence base.
  • Work at an individual level with differing models of service delivery including face-to-face, telephone or video consultation depending on employee preference and need


Skills on Resume: 

  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Ethical Standards Adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Workplace Ethics (Hard Skills)
  • Initiative and Flexibility (Soft Skills)
  • Quality Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Client Satisfaction and Care (Hard Skills)
  • Pathway Assessment and Support (Hard Skills)
  • Clinical Service Delivery (Hard Skills)