Clinical Psychologist - Behavioral Health Clinic

UNM Medical Group • Rio Rancho, NM

10h • $103,756 - $132,228

About The Position

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring a Clinical Psychologist to join our Behavioral Health Clinic. This opportunity is a full-time (1.0FTE) day shift opening located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Sign-on Bonus Available Minimum $103,756 - Midpoint $132,228 Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience. Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Summary: Under general supervision, provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, individual, group, couples, and family therapy, case management services, referral, and follow-up for patients with acute, chronic, or moderate to severe mental disorders, or with psychological/behavioral factors affecting physical health. Provides consultation to clinical staff, other health professionals, and to outside facilities and/or agencies as needed to facilitate care for patients.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Psychology, and completion of Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship with at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• State of NM Licensed Psychologist, or eligibility for NM licensure, as documented by out-of-state licensure.
• Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses or evaluates mental and psychological disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interviews patients in clinics, hospitals, and other settings and studies medical and social case histories.
• Observes patients in various situations; selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological assessments to diagnose mental disorders and formulate plans of treatment. Provides consultation to other health professionals with regard to assessment results.
• Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, group, couples, and family therapies. Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate.
• Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological support.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, staff meetings and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
• May instruct and direct psychology students, interns, and postdoctoral trainees serving practicum, internships, and postdoctoral experiences in hospitals and clinics.
• Provides psychological consultations to other health professionals within hospitals, clinics, and other community based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care.
• Provides backup coverage to other behavioral health providers as needed.
• May develop and implement clinical research programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Insurance Coverage : Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks : Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees