Clinical Psychologist- Medical Center Job at Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group Houston, TX 77030
JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Psychologist position is responsible for providing psychological expertise for the clinical, educational and consultative aspect of the behavior health program. This position performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation and education by providing individual and group therapy and counseling. This role will be 80% clinical and 20% research based.
Preference will be given to candidates with research experience and a track record of publications/funding in the Department’s priority areas, including: mind-body interface, women’s mental health, neuromodulation, and burnout among healthcare workers.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 40%
- Performs psychosocial evaluations of patients in the behavioral health program to consider all variables that may impact treatment plans and outcomes for patients. (EF)
SERVICE - 20%
- Participates in interprofessional care coordination meetings at the request of providers, patients, patient families or staff. (EF)
- Oversees psychological evaluations and behavioral assessments and helps create a standardized level of care with interprofessional health care team. (EF)
QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%
- Delivers psychological treatment to patients in the behavioral health program. (EF)
- Responsible for timely documentation and communication to all members of the care team. (EF)
- Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace. (EF)
FINANCE - 5%
- Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines. (EF)
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 5%
- Help to establish new clinical care models and treatment programs specific to behavioral health. (EF)
- Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of clinical psychology and psychological therapy treatments for the specific patient population by attending workshops and professional seminars, reading journals, and external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline. (EF)
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Doctoral degree in psychology, or other related field from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology program. PhD or PsyD
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Two years post-doctoral experience in a clinical psychology program preferred
- Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to the provision of psychological services
- Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnosis and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood
- Knowledge of psychological counseling techniques, educational development test administration and interpretation, and interviewing and psychosocial/developmental assessment skills required
On-Call*
May require travel outside
Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________
Company Profile:
As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers, Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group employs over 800 physicians at more than 150 locations across Houston. Our specialists are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. The combination of clinical service, research and academics ensure patients have access to the latest treatments and technologies while providing the best comprehensive patient care.
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