Psychologist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Childrens at Taylorsville, part of Intermountain Health, seeks a Licensed Psychologist for full-time work in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves comprehensive mental health services, psychotherapy, and testing within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a sign-on bonus of $2500 for external applicants with 1+ year of experience, and a competitive hourly pay range ($52.12–$80.42). 40 hours/week; days and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Current psychologist license in state(s) of practice.
• PSYPACT eligible or PSYPACT authorization (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assesses medical and mental health history and current presentation to plan care.
• Diagnoses and treats mental, emotional and behavioral disorders; may include testing.
• Develops care plans with input from patient/family and healthcare team.
• Provides treatment based on patient needs and evidence-based interventions.
• Refers to community services, programs, groups or other specialists as needed.
• Documents plans of care and maintains accurate records.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on treatment and discharge plans.

Skills

Psychological testing

Psychotherapy

Patient interviews

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Job description

Primary Childrens at Taylorsville

Full time

R186872

Job Description:

The Licensed Psychologist is a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team composed of psychiatrists, APPs, psychologists, therapists, nursing, and other disciplines to provide holistic or comprehensive medical and mental health services to patients. They interview patients and give diagnostic tests as clinically indicated. The Psychologist provides individual, family or group psychotherapy, and collaborates with the behavioral health team to develop and implement evidenced-based treatment and interventions.

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $2500 sign on bonus to those that have 1+ year of experience. (External applicants only.)

Job Specifics

• Application Requirements: Please upload a current resume that includes your work history and relevant licenses or certifications.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• FTE: Full time
• Shift: Days and Weekends as needed

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.

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:

Primary Childrens at Taylorsville

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$52.12 - $80.42

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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