Psychologist – Inpatient

About the role

The Inpatient Psychologist at Acclaim Health works on JPS’s inpatient psychiatric units and in the Main Hospital. They provide a broad range of comprehensive psychological services, including assessments, evaluations, psychoeducation, and consultations with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts assessments, evaluations, and psychoeducation on inpatient psychiatric units and in the Main Hospital.
• Works in consultation with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate accurate diagnosis, patient education, and treatment planning.
• Provides screening for cognitive deficits and makes referrals to appropriate services.
• Performs assessments to support decision-making regarding patients' abilities to make medical decisions, perform tasks, or live independently.
• Provides clinical supervision of psychology interns, practicum students, and psychiatry residents.
• Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings as requested.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Provides brief interventions to psychiatrically ill patients as needed.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff.
• Serves as a resource to the community and builds a positive brand and patient/customer experience for JPS Health Network.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Successful completion of a clinical or counseling psychology internship accredited by APA or APPIC.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in Texas or eligibility for Texas Board licensure.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program at the time of completion.
• Completion of a respecialization program meeting APA or APPIC accreditation standards.
• Specialization in a field consistent with the training needed to be an inpatient assessment psychologist.
• Dissertation primarily psychological in nature.

Skills

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and equitable healthcare delivery.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid Time Off (ATO).
• CME/Professional Expense Allowance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Malpractice insurance provided.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options.
• Retail options.