Psychology Intern (Matched candidates only)

Psychology Intern

Psychology Intern (Matched candidates only)

Job Summary: Participates in hospital consultation, intake interviews, forensic and psychological evaluations, inpatient & outpatient treatment, discharge planning, community outreach activities and clinical training experiences.

Job Specific Duties:

• Accepts assignment of outpatient cases and schedules outpatient appointments with clients within 24 hours of being assigned a case.
• Actively facilitates and participates in clinical individual and group supervision by a licensed psychologist in accordance with APA guidelines.
• Maintains an active case load and participates in all assigned psychological treatments and assessment procedures individual, group and family therapies as well as psychological and psycho-educational evaluations.
• Participates in training seminars and continuing education activities as recommended such as Family Therapy Seminar, Assessment Seminar, Consultation Liaison Seminar, Eating Disorder, Topic Specific Seminar, and Professional Development Seminar.
• Provides consultation services for inpatient, emergency room and continuing care clinics.
• Provides in-service training programs for psychiatry staff or community or county agencies during the residency year.
• Provides psychological testing for psychiatric inpatients and outpatients as ordered.
• Updates charts once the administration of psychological testing is completed.
• Maintains comprehensive, complete and up-to-date records on all outpatient cases as per department guidelines.
• Submits outpatient charges that enable accurate & truthful billing.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

Qualifications:

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Completed all course work for a doctoral degree in psychology and all practicum and comprehensive clinical examination requirements. Transcript will need to be provided as proof of completed coursework.
• American Heart Association BLS required within 7 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Level II Background Check required within 30 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Crisis Prevention Institute required within 90 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• In good standing with university faculty and adhere to the APA code of ethical principles governing professional conduct.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan for psychological treatment and to evaluate the patients response to the implementation of the plan.
• Ability to work with patients and their families in a therapeutic manner.
• Competency in performing psychological assessments and producing written report.
• Good organizational, time management and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, DSM-IV diagnoses, treatment plan development and general counseling skills.
• Must be able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Prior clinical experience with children/adolescents and families preferred.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, and to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.