Psychologist For Students - Full Time

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

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a doctoral-level psychologist to provide integrated behavioral health services within the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and severe malnutrition. You will diagnose, treat, and support patients with feeding/eating disorders and comorbid conditions as part of a large medical team.

You will contribute to teaching, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives while engaging in ongoing research and professional activities within the Division of Psychology and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited program.
• Experience providing behavioral health services in medical/primary care settings preferred.
• Licensure as a psychologist (PSY-Licensed Psychologist) required and BLS/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical services to inpatients for medical stabilization.
• Conduct brief diagnostic screening and risk assessments using evidence-based tools.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to generate recommendations and referrals.
• Deliver supervision and teaching to psychology interns and residents.
• Participate in quality improvement, data monitoring, and research projects.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Inpatient care

Teaching supervision

Education

Doctorate degree in psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Summary Under general supervision, the psychologist provides doctoral level integrated behavioral health services and functions as a key member of the primary care medical team. Services will be provided at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and severe malnutrition with a focus on eating disorders, malnutrition, and other related issues. Services include expert diagnostic assessment and evidence-based treatment for feeding and eating disorders, as well as comorbid psychiatric disorders. The psychologist strives to create a positive customer service experience by committing to highest standards set forth by Denver Health. The psychologist provides therapy services, consultation, and functions as a part of a large multidisciplinary team. The psychologist is actively involved in quality improvement, data monitoring, and research projects. Participates in supervision and teaching for the pre-doctoral psychology internship and provides supervision to psychology residents and practicum students as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provide high quality clinical services to individuals inpatient for medical stabilization for an eating disorder and/or severe malnutrition, including short-term evidence-based behavioral health interventions, motivational interviewing, and specialist supportive psychotherapy. (20%)
• Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient. (10%)
• Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (10%)
• Conduct brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based assessments and screening tools. (5%)
• Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. (5%)
• Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (10%)
• Actively participate in regular team meetings and huddles of the ACUTE interdisciplinary team. (15%)
• Participate in ACUTE meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. (5%)
• Participate in teaching and didactics as part of the training faculty of the Division of Psychology for psychology pre-doctoral residents and practicum students. (5%)
• Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the ACUTE staff. (5%)
• Provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the medical residents and training programs within Denver Health and University of Colorado. (5%)
• Participate in academic efforts in research and professional writing. (5%)

Education

• ~ Doctorate Degree in psychology from an accredited school

Work Experience

• ~1-3 years One year of postdoctoral experience

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 in primary care medical settings, including evidence-based, brief therapy modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education.
• 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 age 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 as part of the care team in the primary care clinic setting.
• 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 triaging patient to specialty mental health 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 preferre

Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $117,000 - $139,800 Annual Bonus/Commission: No