Licensed Psychologist
Essential Functions
- Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.
- Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, which may include psychotherapy or psychological testing.
- Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family/significant others, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provides treatment based on patient need and evidenced-based interventions.
- Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, and/or psychiatrists (or other mental health providers).
- Properly documents pertinent information regarding the patient's plan of care.
- Consults with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans, behavior plans and discharge plans.
Skills
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Treatment
- Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Continuity of Care
- Clinical Evaluations
- Evidence Based Treatment
- Evidence Based Assessment
- Measurement Based Care
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in Psychology.
- Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
- Degree will be verified.
- Current license as a psychologist in state(s) in which patient care is delivered.
Preferred Qualifications
- PSYPACT eligible or PSYPACT authorization.
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and assess various nonverbal cues used in patient diagnosis/assessment in order to understand and develop treatment options.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, as well as hear and respond quickly to emergent needs or issues that may arise with patients.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.
Location
Avenues Physician Tower
Work City: Salt Lake City
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay
Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. Hourly range: $52.12 - $80.42
Benefits
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
About the Role
This role requires up to a 60 day credentialing process, selected candidates will need to successfully complete prior to starting. Will also consider LCSW licensure.
Qualifications
Preferably licensed as a psychologist (LCSW) in state(s) in which patient care is delivered.
Skills
Skills include Mental Health, Psychology, Therapy, Patient Care, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Continuity of Care, Clinical Evaluations, Evidence Based Treatment, Evidence Based Assessment, Measurement Based Care.
Requirements
Requires a Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in Psychology. Degree will be verified. Current license as a psychologist in state(s) in which patient care is delivered. Preferably licensed as a psychologist (LCSW) in state(s) in which patient care is delivered.