Child Psychologist - Mental Heath Integration

Job Description:

The Licensed Psychologist is a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team composed of psychiatrists, APPs, psychologists, therapists, nursing, and other disciplines to provide holistic or comprehensive medical and mental health services to patients. They interview patients and give diagnostic tests as clinically indicated. The Psychologist provides individual, family or group psychotherapy, and collaborates with the behavioral health team to develop and implement evidenced-based treatment and interventions.

Position Details:

• Full Time - 40 Hours per week / exempt status
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Split time between West Valley, Southridge and Copper Hills Clinics
• $2500 Sign on Bonus (External candidates only)
• This role requires up to a 60-90 day credentialing process, selected candidates will need to successfully complete prior to starting. 

Mental Health Integration (MHI) is collaborative mental health care that is integrated into everyday primary care practice.  PCPs and office staff collaborate with care managers and mental health specialists to implement individualized strategies for patients and families.  As the Mental Health Specialist within the MHI model, you will work directly with the Primary Care Provider and team to clarify complex patient diagnoses, plan effective treatment, and provide solution-focused interventions.   This improves clinical decisions, helps patients and families receive services within primary care, and reduces PCP burden.

Essential Functions

• Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.
• Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, which may include psychotherapy or psychological testing.
• Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family/significant others, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provides treatment based on patient need and evidenced-based interventions.
• Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, and/or psychiatrists (or other mental health providers).
• Properly documents pertinent information regarding the patient's plan of care.
• Consults with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans, behavior plans and discharge plans.

Skills

• Mental Health
• Psychology
• Therapy
• Patient Care
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Continuity of Care
• Clinical Evaluations
• Evidence Based Treatment
• Evidence Based Assessment
• Measurement Based Care

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in Psychology. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Current license as a psychologist in state(s) in which patient care is delivered

Preferred Qualifications

• PSYPACT eligible or PSYPACT authorization

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and assess various nonverbal cues used in patient diagnosis/assessment in order to understand and develop treatment options.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, as well as hear and respond quickly to emergent needs or issues that may arise with patients.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.

Location:

Southridge Clinic at Riverton, West Valley Clinic

Work City:

West Valley City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$51.61 - $79.62

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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