Clinical Psychologist

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States Houston Methodist Full time

JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Psychologist position is responsible for providing psychological expertise for the clinical, educational and consultative aspect of the behavior health program. This position performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation and education by providing individual and group therapy and counseling.


PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

  • Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
    • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
    • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
    • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
    • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
    • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
  • Focuses on patient/customer safety
  • Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
  • Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
  • Intentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their needs are being met
  • Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports byenabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 40%

  1. Performs psychosocial evaluations of patients in the behavioral health program to consider all variables that may impact treatment plans and outcomes for patients. (EF)

SERVICE - 20%
  1. Participates in interprofessional care coordination meetings at the request of providers, patients, patient families or staff. (EF)
  2. Oversees psychological evaluations and behavioral assessments and helps create a standardized level of care with interprofessional health care team. (EF)


QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%
  1. Delivers psychological treatment to patients in the behavioral health program. (EF)
  2. Responsible for timely documentation and communication to all members of the care team. (EF)
  3. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace. (EF)

FINANCE - 5%
  1. Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 5%
  1. Help to establish new clinical care models and treatment programs specific to behavioral health. (EF)
  2. Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of clinical psychology and psychological therapy treatments for the specific patient population by attending workshops and professional seminars, reading journals, and external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline. (EF)

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 REQUIREMENTS

  • Doctoral degree in psychology, or other related field from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology program. PhD or PsyD

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Eight years of experience in individual and/or group counseling
  • Two years post-doctoral experience in a clinical psychology program preferred


CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

  • Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • 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.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to the provision of psychological services
  • Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnosis and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood
  • Knowledge of psychological counseling techniques, educational development test administration and interpretation, and interviewing and psychosocial/developmental assessment skills required

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work AttireYes/NoUniform NoScrubsYesBusiness professionalNoOther (dept. approved) Yes
On-Call* Yes, on a limited basis (for Exempt jobs only)*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.   Travel**  May require travel within No Houston Metropolitan area 
May require travel outside No of Houston Metropolitan area **Travel specifications may vary by department.  
Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________


Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients.  As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow.  This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care.  Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.




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