Psychologist

77 consultants; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm in Dallas, Texas is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join their team. This position involves overseeing medical care delivery in Correctional Health programs and collaborating with leadership to integrate physical and mental health services. Candidates should have completed an accredited residency program and possess board eligibility or certification in a relevant medical specialty. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated expertise in specialized psychological practices are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact patient care in a correctional environment while promoting clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive treatment assessments and interventions effectively.
• Extensive training and clinical experience in the designated specialty area.
• Knowledgeable about the symptom development processes relative to the conditions being treated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical care delivery within Correctional Health programs.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health leadership for integrated health services.
• Lead clinical teams through recruitment, training, mentoring, and evaluation.

Skills

Expertise in specialized areas of psychological practice

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Spanish

Education

Completion of an accredited residency program

Board Eligibility or Board Certification

Job description

Position: Clinical Psychologist (PhD/PsyD)

Location: Dallas, Texas

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join a interdisciplinary team within a hospital-based consult service in Dallas, Texas.

This role will focus on providing comprehensive psychological assessments, accurate diagnoses, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions across diverse patient populations while also contributing to program development and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical care delivery within Correctional Health programs, ensuring coordinated and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health leadership to facilitate integrated physical and mental health services.
• Provide clinical leadership in adult and women’s health services, ensuring compliance with established clinical guidelines and spearheading quality improvement initiatives.
• Adapt communication and care strategies to cater to the unique needs of diverse patient demographics, including individuals with sensory limitations and the aging population.
• Cultivate and maintain effective partnerships with correctional agencies, healthcare leadership, external partners, patients, and their families.
• Contribute to the formation, execution, and evaluation of departmental objectives aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead clinical teams through recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation to optimize patient outcomes.
• Act as supervising physician for advanced practice providers, offering guidance to nursing leadership.
• Engage in educational activities for residents, students, and clinical staff.
• Serve as a liaison between correctional healthcare providers and external services, including primary care, specialty clinics, emergency departments, and inpatient facilities.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare laws, regulations, and standards impacting correctional medical services.
• Support the development and revision of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures for improved care delivery.
• Contribute to onboarding processes and patient education initiatives promoting wellness.
• Oversee quality improvement efforts and performance management programs within correctional health services.
• Assess and enhance workflows, staffing models, and operational processes for greater efficiency.
• Assist with physician recruitment and implement retention strategies for high-performing clinical staff.
• Stay current on advancements in medical practices and integrate these into clinical operations.
• Demonstrate a patient-centered ideology through respectful communication, empathy, and clarity in care delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance system-wide goals and improve patient outcomes.

Accountabilities

• Identify and implement strategies for process improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Stay informed on developments in the field through seminars, workshops, professional journals, and active participation in professional organizations; integrate new knowledge into practice.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and accreditation standards. Develop internal controls to promote adherence and seek guidance for proper understanding.

Skills and Special Abilities

• Expertise in specialized areas of psychological practice (e.g., child psychology, palliative care, addiction counseling, corrections).
• Extensive training, supervision, and clinical experience or certification in the designated specialty area.
• Proficiency gained through dedicated training settings, including practicum, internship, post-doctoral training, or fellowship focused on specialized practices.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive treatment assessments and interventions effectively.
• Knowledgeable about the symptom development processes relative to the conditions being treated.
• Trained in evidence-based specialized treatments (EBSTs) with preferred certification in these modalities.
• Familiarity with Clinical Psychology principles, competency in psychological assessments, psychotherapeutic techniques, family systems, and developmental orientations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication capabilities.
• Ability to address the needs of aging and disabled patients comprehensively.
• Exemplify patient-centered behaviors and a commitment to patient-valued practices.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited residency program (ACGME or AMA approved).
• Board Eligibility or Board Certification in a relevant medical specialty.

This position is a unique opportunity to impact patient care in a correctional health environment while promoting clinical excellence and integrated health services.