Faculty Psycologist

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be a health service psychologist practicing in the area of Adult Clinical Psychology. Clinical opportunities include direct psychological service delivery (e.g,. diagnostic evaluation, individual and group therapy services, consultation) to adult patients with a range of presenting clinical concerns. Psychology services will be provided in the outpatient clinic setting; depending upon the candidate's area of practice, clinical consultation and intervention may also be provided in the inpatient or hospital setting. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based, best practice psychological interventions and function well within an interprofessional collaborative care team. The position includes clinical teaching and supervision responsibilities for predoctoral psychology interns and psychiatry residents. The position may also include didactic instruction, such as presenting Grand Rounds lectures to the Department and teaching medical student lectures.

Responsibilities

As a residency program, members of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and scholarship within the department and in collaboration with other with other clinical departments across multiple campuses. Research and scholarship support is provided through the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine (www.camcmedicine.edu). Additional professional development is offered through CAMC continuing education and training and through internal supports such as the Women in Medicine group. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • Must have completed an APA-accredited internship and graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology. • Must maintain licensure and required continuing education for licensure and any specialty program delivery (if needed). • Provide evidence-based, best practice psychological services and consultation to patients, families, and colleagues. • Provide effective, competent clinical supervision to residents and interns. • Apply research and scholarship to clinical service delivery. • Consultation and liaison with interprofessional care teams and community agencies. • (preferred) Experience with diagnostic evaluation for adults with SMI, substance use disorders, and/or history of inpatient psychiatric treatment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

* Doctorate Degree (Required) (Required) Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program.

Credentials

* Psychologist, Licensed (Required) • Must be licensed or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist in WV. If not licensed in WV at the time of application, must pursue WV licensure upon hire. • Must be registered with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. If not registered at the time of application, applicants must demonstrate they are in the process of applying to the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. • Must be credentialed through Medical Affairs prior to hire. • Must be licensed or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist in WV. If not licensed in WV at the time of application, must pursue WV licensure upon hire. • Must be registered with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. If not registered at the time of application, applicants must demonstrate they are in the process of applying to the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. • Must be credentialed through Medical Affairs prior to hire.

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular

Location: Heart & Vascular Center

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Brianna L. Chin brianna.chin@vandaliahealth.org