Job Information
Universal Health Services PSYCHOLOGIST in SPOKANE, Washington
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide quality psychological testing for patients at Inland Northwest Behavioral Health and consult with staff in determining the treatment plan on each patient. Support the organization's treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to adults and adolescents.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT ENTRY:
Doctoral degree in counseling psychology; successful completion of an American Psychological Association Accredited Clinical Internship Program of 2,000 hours; licensed by the WA State Board of Psychological Examiners as a Psychologist; Written and oral communication skills; skills in case management, time management, and crisis intervention. Skills in administering psychological tests; knowledge of adult and adolescent psychological disorders. Advanced principals of abnormal psychology. Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation; ability in maintaining information as highly confidential.
Qualifications
Provide the following psychology services at the request from a qualified member of the medical staff:
Diagnostic testing
Individual, group and family therapies
Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment conferences
Participate in program development and evaluation
Provide such services within the timeframes established by hospital policy and medical staff rules and regulations
Provide accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions and evaluations as established by hospital policy and medical staff rules and regulations
Assist the hospital CEO in the review of policies and procedures related to psychological services on an as needed basis