Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

The Clinical Psychologist provides psychological assessment and therapeutic services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, and delivers individualized care for patients receiving psychiatric and rehabilitative services. This unique position will offer specialty psychological services to support Mental Health services and specialty Pain Management services.

The Clinical Psychologist:

• Provides assessment and therapeutic services to patients. These services include, but are not limited to, extensive psychological evaluations, individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy, treatment planning and discharge. Coordinates and provides individualized age appropriate care for patients. This position requires an interest and ability to work with patients who are undergoing psychiatric care and rehabilitation for functional deficits.
• Conducts extensive psychological assessments, using methods which include, but are not limited to, personality and intelligence testing, brief screening for brain impairment, and more extensive neuropsychological testing.
• Interprets and reports results of psychological assessments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assesses patient's need for services; treats accordingly within the parameters of the master treatment plan for each patient and documents interventions; and develops/maintains therapeutic relationships with individuals.
• Serves as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, participating in the coordination of the patient's treatment with the attending physician, care team members, referral sources, family, and/or others.
• Collaborates with other therapists and team members and supports the process of team building within the department and throughout the organization.
• Enhances professional growth by participating in educational activities to ensure ongoing competence in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the Carilion Clinic.
• Assists the management team in special projects.
• Provides education and training for other professional disciplines, hospital staff, and/or community groups/individuals.

What We Require:

Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited graduate school required.

Experience: 2 years clinical experience which may include the year of internship required. The second year must be post-graduate and include supervision by a licensed Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed by Virginia by the Board of Medicine as a clinical psychologist or by the Board of Psychology as a Psychologist (Clinical), or in West Virginia by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists required. Must have de-escalation training successfully completed within 4 months of hire and then maintained annually going forward when working in the inpatient environment. Life Support: None required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Meets credentialing requirements. Must have a commitment to continuing education.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training