Clinical Psychologist - Truman Health Services

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring a Clinical Psychologist to join our Truman Health Services Clinic. This opportunity is a full-time (1.0FTE) day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This full-time Clinical Psychologist will work as an integral team member with our primary care Patient-Centered Medical Home. The Psychologist provides integrated behavioral health care in a primary care setting, including brief assessment and intervention for a wide variety of patients of all ages and implementing clinical care pathways to improve population health.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. welcomes people with lived experience to apply.

*Sign-on Bonus Available*

Minimum $103,756 - Midpoint $132,228*

*Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.

*Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Summary:

Under general supervision, provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, individual, group, couples, and family therapy, case management services, referral, and follow-up for patients with acute, chronic, or moderate to severe mental disorders, or with psychological/behavioral factors affecting physical health. Provides consultation to clinical staff, other health professionals, and to outside facilities and/or agencies as needed to facilitate care for patients.

The Psychologist works closely with primary care providers and the team to implement team-based care for a range of mental health, substance use disorders, behavioral medicine, and medical conditions as indicated. We are looking for a motivated and committed person who can flexibly respond to the diverse patient needs encountered in a primary care clinic.

The preferred candidate will have experience with integrated behavioral health in primary care setting and should have experience working with adults and adolescents.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Clinical Psychologist:

Doctorate degree in Psychology, and completion of Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship with at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. State of NM Licensed Psychologist, or eligibility for NM licensure, as documented by out-of-state licensure. Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Clinical Psychologist:

1. Diagnoses or evaluates mental and psychological disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interviews patients in clinics, hospitals, and other settings and studies medical and social case histories.
2. Observes patients in various situations; selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological assessments to diagnose mental disorders and formulate plans of treatment. Provides consultation to other health professionals with regard to assessment results.
3. Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, group, couples, and family therapies.
4. Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate.
5. Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality.
6. Provides crisis assessment and intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological support.
7. Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, staff meetings and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
8. May instruct and direct psychology students, interns, and postdoctoral trainees serving practicum, internships, and postdoctoral experiences in hospitals and clinics.
9. Provides psychological consultations to other health professionals within hospitals, clinics, and other community based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care.
10. Provides backup coverage to other behavioral health providers as needed.
11. May develop and implement clinical research