Staff Psychologist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a psychologist to deliver clinical care in an ambulatory behavioral health clinic. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop holistic care plans and treat patients referred by University Medicine providers for a range of mental health needs.

Required is a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology with APA/PCSAS accreditation, APA internship, and strong skills in psychological testing, crisis intervention, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from APA/PCSAS-accredited program.
• Successful completion of an APA-accredited psychology internship.
• Ambulatory clinical care experience for 2+ years preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychological testing and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to interpret tests and formulate diagnostic impressions.
• Strong communication with individuals with mental health needs; teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical care in an ambulatory behavioral health clinic.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop holistic care plans.
• Assess and treat patients referred by University Medicine providers for mental health needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and ensure safety as needed.

Formation

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology (APA/PCSAS)

APA-accredited internship

Ambulatory care experience (2 years preferred)

Knowledge of psychological testing and evaluation

Test interpretation and diagnostic formulation

Effective communication with patients and teams

Description du poste

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Psychologist provides clinical care in a behavioral health ambulatory clinic setting. Job has a critical impact on departmental operations and budget. Directly responsible for the safety of self and indirectly responsible for the safety of co-workers. Works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care and develop comprehensive care plans for patients. Provides assessment and treatment for patients referred by University Medicine primary care and specialty providers for a variety of mental health needs, including behaviors that might interfere with physical health conditions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) at the time the program was completed. Successful completion of a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA. Experience in providing clinical care for patients in an ambulatory setting for at least two years preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of psychological testing and evaluation techniques. Skill in communicating effectively with individuals with mental health needs. Ability to provide crisis intervention and support in urgent emotional situations. Ability to interpret psychological tests and results and ability to formulate diagnostic impressions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, outside organizations, and the general public.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council/Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.