Clinical Psychologist Job

Summary

Provides psychological evaluation including intellectual and personality evaluation and evidence-based, and psychological interventions to individual patients. Works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary medical team to enhance the quality of overall healthcare services provided. Provides or assists in the supervision of psychological interns if present. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

 

Education/Formal Training

Work Experience

Credential/Licensure

REQUIRED:

• Ph.D. Psychology or PsyD in Psychology
• One-year clinical internship
• Continuing education/in-services per department/hospital requirements

Must have at least two (2) years of post-graduate clinical work experience

Licensed in the State of Tennessee as Licensed Psychologist/Health Service provider status

PREFERRED:

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Experience in treatment of individuals with chronic diseases

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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expertise in treating and evaluating patients with chronic medical conditions and comorbid psychiatric conditions.
• Expertise in the use of objective measures of intellectual and personality function and other psychological conditions.
• Ability to utilize appropriate judgment regarding instructional and supervisory issues.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams; must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function under stressful situations and meet deadlines.
• Ability to cooperate and relate well with others from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides psychological evaluation to assigned clients, including intellectual and personality evaluations, and cognitive evaluations using evidence-based diagnostic techniques.
• Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy to assigned patients as clinically appropriate.
• Consults effectively and efficiently with other care providers and medical staff on an interdisciplinary care team.
• Provides or assists in supervision, training and evaluation of students/ interns/ residents on rotation in the department.
• Maintains client records to departmental standards.
• Provides education regarding health psychology and coping skills to Associates, the general public and other professionals as needed or requested.
• Performs other job functions as requested or assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Annual employee TB skin test.
• Non-invasive patient/client contact.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
• Ability to lift, pushes, pulls and carries 50 lbs. at a time without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit in one place, reach and bend while maintaining balance and coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion as well as using hands for gripping and squeezing.
• Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive, coordinated motion.