Psychology Fellow-Psychiatry- Medical Center
4 weeks ago
At Houston Methodist, the Psychology Fellow position is responsible for providing supervised treatment of patients in multiple populations. Populations that this position will work with include but are not limited to: individuals with chronic psychiatric illness (e.g., treatment resistant depression, borderline personality disorder), somatic system disorder (e.g., non-epileptic events, psychogenic movement disorders) as well as chronic pain and opioid dependency. This position demonstrates competence to adapt to work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients served. The Psychology Fellow position will also demonstrate a commitment to clinical and research competency through involvement in Grand Rounds at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston as well as Houston Methodist. This position will complete multiple projects throughout the year including a detailed diagnostic evaluation and case formulation on a patient. The Psychology Fellow position will also be required to prepare and submit an empirical or theoretical article to a refereed journal.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Responsible for a minimum of two hours of direct supervision each week with a licensed clinical psychologist.
- Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner Establishes clear communications and builds positive relationships with patients, physicians and other care providers.
- Attends all team meetings as required. The goal of the team meetings is to allow for exposure to various theoretical perspectives, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), (cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-base therapy (MBT).
- Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on department scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adheres to all guidelines governing the scope of practice for a Psychology Fellow.
- Adheres to organizational policies and procedures according to prescribed guidelines. Manages all reporting and record-keeping functions within their realm of control.
- Contributes to meeting/exceeding department and organization targets for patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensures delivery of quality patient care while prioritizing patient safey.
- Responsible for clinically accurate and comprehensive patient assessment.
- Ensures compliance and appropriate utilization of information technology resources to include enterprise practice management (EPM)/electronic medical record (EMR) and telephonic systems. Exhibits expertise in utilizing EPM/EMR.
- Identifies and escalates issues and opportunities for improvement. Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments. Contributes towards improving department/practice quality and safety scores.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for accurate financial documentation including charges and superbills .
- With guidance, uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize tasks for self and clinical fellowship assignments.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Attends CME activities, Grand Rounds and appropriate conferences throughout the year. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual process improvements. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
- Submits an empirical or theoretical article to a referred journal by the conclusion of the fellowship.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION
- Ph. D in Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Medical Resident experience 1-4
- N/A
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
- Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Demonstrates good time management skills
- Has specialized knowledge and skill in applicable content area
- Demonstrate professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs No
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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