Outpatient Adult Psychologist

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking an experienced Psychologist to provide clinical services to adults in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role includes assessment, psychotherapy, and leadership within the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include teaching and supervising trainees, contributing to program development, and performing comprehensive diagnostic assessments with a focus on biopsychosocial care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited program.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred; newly licensed considered.
• Licensed Psychologist in the state and BLS/CPR required.
• Multicultural competence and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with psychotherapy, assessment and supervision responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy and diagnostic assessment for adults.
• Deliver brief and long-term interventions; conduct testing as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations.
• Document assessments and interventions in the medical record timely.
• Teach and supervise psychology trainees; engage in faculty activities.
• Support program improvement and academic initiatives.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching & supervision

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Documentation skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Outpatient Adult Psychologist to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

OBHS Mental Health Pro-Fee

Job Summary

The Psychologist, Adult provides clinical services to adults. This doctoral level professional provides individual psychotherapy, expert diagnostic assessment, case coordination, and case management. Couples, family or group psychotherapy may also be provided. Standardized psychological testing may be performed but is not a core component of this job. The Psychologist is expected to have skills and abilities with a wide range of moderate to severe psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and sequelae of traumatic stress. Multicultural competence is essential. This position functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and provides clinical leadership for other staff members and for trainees working with the team. There are additional opportunities to be involved in data monitoring and research projects. The Psychologist participates as a faculty member for the accredited internship program and participates in provision of supervision and teaching. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Hospital-based Psychologists will focus their work on the acute inpatient psychiatric unit or consult service. These psychologists will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on assessment, brief interventions, and the relationship between psychological and medical health. Outpatient Psychologists will work in an outpatient clinic where they have a caseload for which they provide assessment, brief interventions, and long-term psychotherapy.

Essential Functions

• Provide high quality clinical services to individuals referred to behavioral health, including evidence-based behavioral health interventions and services that are appropriate to the biopsychosocial needs of adult patients. (40%)
• Consult with other health providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management for patient as needed. (10%)
• Conduct diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based assessments and screening tools. (10%)
• Conduct in-depth diagnostic assessments and safety/risk assessments as needed. (10%)
• Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (10%)
• Participate in teaching and didactics as part of the training faculty of the Division of Psychology for postdoctoral fellows, pre-doctoral residents and practicum students. (10%)
• Participate in program improvement and/or academic efforts to support department and organizational initiatives or to generate academic productivity. (10%)
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff (0%)

Education

Doctorate Degree in psychology from an accredited school Required

Work Experience

less than 1 year One year of postdoctoral experience preferred but will consider newly licensed psychologists

Licenses

• PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice, including evidence-based therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of patient populations' cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education.
• Basic knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a medical setting.
• Skill in providing care appropriate to the biopsychosocial needs of the patients served within the clinic setting.
• Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient in collaborative goal setting and prioritizing patient needs.
• Ability to participate as a faculty member with the Division of Medicine and provide teaching and supervision as needed for the psychology internship training program through the Department of Psychiatry.
• Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice.
• Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including referring patient to necessary services and termination.
• Ability to respond to trauma or psychiatric emergency including writing involuntary mental health holds.
• Microsoft Office skills required.
• Knowledge of electronic health record preferred.

Shift

Work Type Regular

Salary

$117,000.00 - $139,800.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - wi