APA Doctoral Psychology Intern

University Health

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Duties and Responsibilities Complies with department and division guidelines. Performs assessments, diagnoses, and therapeutic interventions, as demonstrated by knowledge and competency consistent with professional practice standards. Performs psychological testing and evaluations. Provides consultation services for other treatment providers and customers. Contributes to the organization and the community by participating in clinical supervision of others, educational presentations, and/or research. Demonstrates knowledge of current standards of practice, demonstrates competency by performing at professional practice standard. Completes work in a timely, organized and professional manner. Engages in weekly supervision with licensed psychologist and review of clinical cases. Is able to identify areas for self-improvement, pursue necessary education/training and shares knowledge with others. Serves as a clinical resource for others. Promotes quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and cultural diversity through department operations and by personal performance/ Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. Presents a courteous and helpful demeanor, appropriate for age, to all patients, visitors, other employees/medical staff members, or any other person an employee encounters while representing the organization. Maintains current knowledge related to applicable statutes, regulations, guidelines and standards necessary to perform job duties in accordance with the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Plan. Complies with the requirements of the Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan and Compliance Policies and Procedures, including training requirements. Participates in compliance activities under the direction of the Department Manager and Corporate Compliance Officer. Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD Candidate in an APA Doctoral or CPA-accredited clinical (preferred), counseling, or school psychology doctoral program; OR a non-accredited school that has had or has been approved for an APA site visit
Comprehensive Examination successfully completed
Dissertation proposal approved by APPIC National Match ranking deadline
Completion of a minimum of 1000 total practicum hours, of which 250 should be Intervention and Assessment hours and 100 should be Supervision hours
Master’s degree (or equivalent) completed
Completion of all required coursework for doctoral degree (other than dissertation/doctoral project)
Approval to participate in the APPIC National Match
Must have knowledge of psychiatric terminology, the process of diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders
Must have organizational and leadership skills.
Must be able to demonstrate good independent judgment, adapt to new duties and work in a changing environment.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of psychotherapy and have basic research skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational ability, and social facility are required for the ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to provide education to staff and in the community.
Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.

Responsibilities

Complies with department and division guidelines.
Performs assessments, diagnoses, and therapeutic interventions, as demonstrated by knowledge and competency consistent with professional practice standards.
Performs psychological testing and evaluations.
Provides consultation services for other treatment providers and customers.
Contributes to the organization and the community by participating in clinical supervision of others, educational presentations, and/or research.
Demonstrates knowledge of current standards of practice, demonstrates competency by performing at professional practice standard.
Completes work in a timely, organized and professional manner.
Engages in weekly supervision with licensed psychologist and review of clinical cases.
Is able to identify areas for self-improvement, pursue necessary education/training and shares knowledge with others.
Serves as a clinical resource for others.
Promotes quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and cultural diversity through department operations and by personal performance/
Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
Presents a courteous and helpful demeanor, appropriate for age, to all patients, visitors, other employees/medical staff members, or any other person an employee encounters while representing the organization.
Maintains current knowledge related to applicable statutes, regulations, guidelines and standards necessary to perform job duties in accordance with the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Complies with the requirements of the Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan and Compliance Policies and Procedures, including training requirements.
Participates in compliance activities under the direction of the Department Manager and Corporate Compliance Officer.