Psychologist- PRN

Sierra Tucson; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 83.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sierra Tucson is seeking a PRN Psychologist to join our campus in Tucson, AZ. You will assess patients, provide individual and group therapy, and lead treatment planning aligned with best practices.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Psychology, 3+ years post-Masters experience, and licensure per state requirements. Responsibilities include diagnostics, risk assessment, and collaboration with medical and clinical staff on care plans.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Three or more years' experience post Masters preferred.
• Able to use various modalities, including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.
• One year supervisory experience in a mental health treatment program preferred.
• Current professional license per state regulations/requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and automobile access.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and diagnose patients using clinical knowledge, interviews and tests.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on clinical expertise and outcomes.
• Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy to promote adjustment and well‑being.
• Evaluate patient progress using current guidelines and protocols.
• Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning and psychosocial care.
• Collaborate with staff on assessment, treatment planning and patient progress.
• Offer consultation and training on psychological care and pharmacologic management needs.
• Order and interpret psychological tests and assess personality and cognitive functioning.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients and address concerns.
• Participate in ongoing assessment and engagement of patients.

Conocimientos

Psychotherapy modalities

Educación

Master's or PhD in Psychology

Three+ years post Masters experience

Descripción del empleo

Sierra Tucson is seeking a PRN Psychologist to come work at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S. Lago Del Oro Pkwy, Tucson, AZ 85739.

Purpose Statement

Assess and evaluate patient through the use of case history, interview and observation. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development/adjustment. Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview and psychological tests, as well as formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Essential Functions

• Assess and diagnose patient utilizing specialized knowledge and skills.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on area of defined clinical expertise, risk and overall patient care complexity and identifies desired patient outcomes.
• Prescribe and manage medications by the prescriptive authority allowed within the state the facility operates.
• Evaluate and monitor patient outcome and response to care using current best practice guidelines and developed clinical protocols.
• Provide clinical leadership in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare, medical and psychosocial approaches.
• Collaborate with clinical staff in assessment, treatment planning, general healthcare and a review of patient progress and treatment.
• Provide consultation and training to other team members regarding the patient medical psychological care, including pharmacologic management needs.
• Conduct psychological assessments. Educate consumers and their families regarding medications/symptoms/illness/side effects upon request.
• Collaborate with other providers as necessary.
• Participate in the on-going assessment and therapeutic engagement of patient.
• Order, interpret and evaluate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for patient care.
• May administer psychological testing, scoring and interpreting psychological tests, and advise others on the appropriateness of psychological testing. May perform evaluations of personality and cognitive functioning.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Psychology from an accredited college or university required, level determined by the state in which the facility is operating.
• Three or more years' experience post Masters preferred.
• Able to use various modalities, including individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.
• One year experience required in a supervisory capacity in a mental health treatment program, preferably including both clinical and administrative supervision.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current professional license, per state regulations/requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile, where facility requires.

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