Position Purpose: Under the direction of the Program Manager and leadership of the Director, the Psychologist provides clinical services to persons who have personal or interpersonal behavioral health and/or addiction problems. The incumbent in this position provides optimal patient care utilizing knowledge and skills including administration, scoring, and interpreting psychological testing and providing psychotherapy services when appropriate. This person may be responsible for delivering problem focused, recovery-oriented services 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.
Qualifications and Requirements: 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 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.
Ability to Credential through Renowns Medical Staff and/or Payor Credentialing, as applicable.
Contact: Hollie Balaban | In-House Provider Recruiter | |
