Clinical Psychologist - Outpatient Clinic

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

6d•$98,155 - $157,040•Onsite

About The Position

The clinical psychologist provides assessment and therapeutic services to patients. These services include, but are not limited to, extensive psychological evaluations, individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy, treatment planning and discharge. The Clinical Psychologist offers specialty, psychological pain management services within the Department of Psychiatry and the Interventional Pain Management Clinic.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited graduate school required.
Two years clinical experience which may include the year of internship required. The second year must be post-graduate and include supervision by a licensed Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist.
Licensed by Virginia by the Board of Medicine as a clinical psychologist or by the Board of Psychology as a Psychologist (Clinical), or in West Virginia by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists required.
Must have de-escalation training successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained annually going forward when working in the inpatient environment.
Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with physicians and other health care providers.
Must have a commitment to continuing education.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CBT, mindfulness-based, and other evidence-based psychological principles for pain management.
Experience and ability facilitating individual and group encounters.
Ability to develop programming and structure interventions to meet system needs and demands. The position will be expected to build programming to support demand for services.
Experience in clinical supervision and education. The clinical psychologist will be expected to maintain an appointment as faculty with the Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic School of Medicine.
Experience with interdisciplinary teams and medical care.

Responsibilities

Provides assessment and therapeutic services to patients. These services include, but are not limited to, extensive psychological evaluations, individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy, treatment planning and discharge.
Coordinates and provides individualized age-appropriate care for patients.
Conducts extensive psychological assessments, using methods which include, but are not limited to, personality and intelligence testing, brief screening for brain impairment, and more extensive neuropsychological testing.
Interprets and reports results of psychological assessments in an accurate and timely manner.
Assesses patient's need for services; treats accordingly within the parameters of the mast treatment plan for each patient and documents interventions; and develops/maintains therapeutic relationships with individuals.
Serves as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, participating in the coordination of the patient's treatment with the attending physician, care team members, referral sources, family, and /or others.
Collaborates with other therapists and team members and supports the process of team building within the department and throughout the organization.
Enhances professional growth by participating in educational activities to ensure ongoing competence in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Adheres to policies and procedures of the Carilion Clinic.
Assists the management team in special projects.
Provides education and training for other professional disciplines, hospital staff, and/or community groups/individuals.