Medical Psychologist

FMOLHS; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gonzales, Louisiana is seeking a Medical Psychologist to diagnose and treat various mental health conditions. This role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations and developing treatment plans. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or Psy.D. in Clinical or School Psychology and postdoctoral training in clinical psychopharmacology. Strong experience in mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions is essential. This full-time position follows a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and unrestricted license from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.
• Ability to provide evidence-based therapeutic intervention.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental and emotional disorders.
• Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations.
• Develop and implement behavioral health treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Attending or Primary Physician on pharmacology management as needed.

Skills

Psychotropic medication management

Behavioral health treatment planning

Mental health evaluation

Education

PhD/Psy.D. in Clinical or School Psychology

Postdoctoral masters degree in clinical psychopharmacology

Job description

TheMedical Psychologist will diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental, emotional, substance-related, and behavioral disorders. Use of appropriate psychotropic medication management (in consultation with the patient'sAttending or Primary Physician)and evidence-basedtherapies, will assist individuals with problems ranging from short-term interpersonal issues to severe, chronic conditions. The Medical psychologist will perform comprehensive mental health evaluations, compile patient medical data, utilize appropriatelaboratory/imagining/medical testing, andcollect health history/mental status examination findings. Develop and implement behavioral health treatment plans, evaluate results of mental health assessments, and provide evidence-based therapeuticintervention to patients.

Education: PhD/Psy.D. in Clinical or School Psychology for a regionallyaccredited university, as well as postdoctoral masters degree in clinical psychopharmacology from a regionally accredited university.

Licensure: Current and unrestricted license from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice Medical Psychology."

• Job Identification 7252
• Job Category Clinical_Care
• Job Shift Day
• Job Function Behavioral Care
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Requisition Schedule Full-Time
• Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) Mon.- Fri. 8 am - 5pm
• Department Adult Psychiatry-OLOLPG-Family Center Gonzales
• FMOLHS Company Code Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC