Doctoral Psychology Intern

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care provided in the internship track.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team that may include psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, therapists, behavior specialists, patient care associates and education specialists.
• Interact with the multidisciplinary team through the staffing process and through contact on the unit.
• Offer consultative services related to complex diagnostic or case needs.
• Offer diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.
• Provide direct services, both individual and group with the purpose of contributing to the intern’s competence as a future psychologist.
• Complete required medical record documentation and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.
• Promote department services by giving internal and external presentations about the department in conjunction with the Outreach department, as appropriate.
• Communicate with medical staff to promote positive relations and to provide quality services.
• Aid in milieu management. Model appropriate interventions for staff. Assist staff in developing appropriate behavior management plans as needed.
• Participate in program development and the monitoring of program fidelity. Support and implement the clinical program in conjunction with the medical director(s) and manager.
• Participate in Hospital committees to promote positive problem-solving and improve services.
• Use knowledge of patient rights to act as patient advocate and to respond to patient grievances.
• Assist with resource evaluation and equipment maintenance. Monitor staff members in the use of resources and equipment to maintain a cost-effective, efficient, safe, and productive work environment.
• Participate in weekly supervisory meetings conducted by a designated licensed psychologist. Participate in weekly treatment team staffing.
• Develop treatment plans for complex cases. Assist staff in developing appropriate and effective interventions.
• Demonstrate understanding of JCAHO and other regulatory agency compliance regulations. Involve self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the programs in which you work.
• Participate in in-services/seminars and other meetings to increase involvement and awareness of regulations. Involve self in the education of other disciplines regarding hospital regulations.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement (PI) program. Gain understanding of the PI process. Apply the PI model to department functions. Participate in and/or create PI teams that lead to improvement in own and other Hospital areas.
• Participate in Rogers committees, meetings, and team projects.
• Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness. Demonstrate effective chairperson skills, if applicable. Good organizational skills with agenda and minute preparation. Ability to facilitate a meeting to keep it on track. Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner.

Education/Training Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field required.
• Must have completed supervised clinical experience.
• Must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in psychology and must have completed all relevant didactic and practicum work.
• American Heart Association Healthcare provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient NCI is required within sixty days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.

Special Requirements

• Must attend a minimum of two (2) hours per week of scheduled, face-to-face individual supervision.
• Must attend a minimum of four (4) hours per week of learning activities (case conferences involving cases in which the intern has participated, seminars dealing with clinical issues, co-therapy with staff person including discussion, group supervision and individual supervision).
• Must be capable of interacting effectively with a variety of people as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Must attend required educational program and supervisory sessions as directed.
• Maintain liability insurance of $1 Million / $3 Million coverage through an independent insurer or graduate school program.

Benefits

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