Psychologist - Pain Management

40000 Canyons Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Licensed Psychologist at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, UT, joins a multi-disciplinary team to provide psychotherapy, assessments, and testing as part of comprehensive care.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, developing treatment plans with input from the care team, and coordinating referrals. A doctoral degree in psychology and current state licensure are required, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus offered on credentialing completion.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in Psychology.
• Education from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• Current license as a psychologist in state(s) where patient care is delivered.

Responsibilities

• Assesses medical history and mental health history to guide treatment.
• Diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including psychotherapy or testing.
• Develops care plans with input from patients, families, physicians and care team.
• Provides treatment based on patient needs and evidence-based interventions.
• Refers patients to community services or other providers to improve well-being.
• Documents pertinent information in the patient’s plan of care.
• Consults with the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment and discharge plans.

Skills

Mental Health Therapy

Patient Care

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Continuity of Care

Clinical Evaluations

Evidence Based Treatment

Evidence Based Assessment

Measurement Based Care

Education

Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D)

Accredited institution degree

Current psychology license in practicing states

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.

Position Details

Monday - Friday Sign on Bonus: $2500 Selected candidate will need to successfully complete our credentialing process before first day of employment which is a 60-90 day timeline.

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.

Skills

• Mental Health Psychology Therapy
• Patient Care
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Continuity of Care
• Clinical Evaluations
• Evidence Based Treatment
• Evidence Based Assessment
• Measurement Based Care

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

Salt Lake Clinic

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

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