Psychologist

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services of a clinical nature through direct patient care and consultation to hospital and Huntsman Mental Health Institute patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

This position can be filled by any licensed mental health therapist: LCSW, MFT, MHC

Teenscope South Therapist Position

HMHI day treatment programs provide 40 hours per week of clinical care to youth with mental health issues. Teenscope South provides services for adolescents (12-18). We work on a multi-disciplinary team with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, education specialists, music and recreation therapists, and psychiatric technicians.

The role of the psychologist in day treatment is to function as the primary therapist in creating and implementing treatment plans to build skills for young people and return them to the ability to function in daily life within 4-6 weeks. Therapists in day treatment run groups, conduct individual therapy, facilitate family therapy, and help shape milieu inventions. They are the primary contact for families during the adolescent’s admission to the program and facilitate coordination of the team’s plan for intervention. Psychologists also provide testing services for youth as requested and as caseload allows.

Ideal candidates have strong clinical skills, have worked with adolescents and their families and have experience on a multidisciplinary team. Experience working with substance use disorders and knowledge of DBT are preferred.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients to determine status.

• Provides direct psychological services for hospital and/or Huntsman Mental Health Institute patients.

• Collaborates with University and community agencies and departments to provide psychological and social services through outreach and consultation programs.

• Develops mental health programs of a remedial, developmental, and preventive nature.

• Trains and supervises doctoral psychology interns and externs.

• Assists in directing or working within agency program and support areas, as assigned by director.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Program development and evaluation skills.

• Outreach consultation skills.

• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.

• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

• Ability to provide patient care to patients and families resistant to treatment and delivering quality care within the constraints of managed care.

Qualifications

Required

• Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology.

• One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.

• This position requires successful completion of all required University of Utah Health credentialing processes prior to start date.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Experience with hospital- based psychological practices (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and / or outpatient).

• Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.

• Licensed for two years or more, and experience, training, or interest in providing clinical supervision to interns and residents.

• Completion of an APA-approved doctoral internship.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those with psychiatric conditions.

Physical Requirements

Listening, Speaking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86341
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule MTWHF 8-5
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name HMHI Teenscope South
Workplace Set Up On-site
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department HMH OPC 39TH TEENSCOPE SOUTH
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up On-site