Psychologist-Behavioral Health

  • Requisition ID: 179892
  • Department: 510701 Administration
  • Schedule: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
  • Shift: Day
  • Category: Professionals

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Manager and leadership of the Division Chief, the Psychologist provides clinical services, including psychological testing, to persons who have personal or interpersonal behavioral health and/or addiction problems or for whom psychological testing is requested. The incumbent in this position provides optimal patient care utilizing knowledge and skills within the context of the therapeutic process. This person may be responsible for delivering problem focused, value based care to individuals, couples, families, and groups, and for meeting regulatory guidelines and standards.

 

 

 

Nature and Scope

The incumbent in this position must function within the team using high-level clinical and interpersonal skills. This position requires the use of sound assessment skills, combined with appropriate clinical judgment and must be capable of efficiently managing a case load, including planning, setting priorities and budgeting time to ensure smooth processes and completion of work in a timely manner. The position requires assumption of responsibilities for documenting all significant patient contact in accordance with regulatory guideline/standards. The Psychologist coordinates care between professionals as needed. This person must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to initiate contact with internal and external resources on behalf of the client. This person must be able to perform in-service training and speak effectively to groups of patients, community organization members, at places of business, through tele-psychiatry and at workshops. The incumbent is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementing and ongoing evaluation of the patient population served.

This position is required to adhere to the Renown Health Scope of Practice for credentialing.

This position does provide patient care.

 

 

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name

Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), or Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Psychology, required.

Experience:

Two years minimum experience in a clinical setting required.

License(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Psychologist license with the State of Nevada.

Certification(s):

Current and valid BLS issued by The American Heart Association standards required.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Benefits

Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.

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    Education Assistance

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    Paid Time Off

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    401(k) Company Match

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    Flexible Work Environment