Psychologist II (Part-Time)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA

441d • $84,968 - $127,546

About The Position

UPMC Western Wellness is seeking a Licensed Psychologist for a part-time position specializing in health psychology. The role involves providing direct, individual therapy to adults, focusing on short-term, goal-oriented care while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The psychologist will function at the highest level of their license, ensuring that patients receive compassionate and competent care.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of experience in Psychology or related field.
• Post-doctoral fellowship in position specific area (preferred).
• Excellent clinical interviewing and assessment/therapy skills to work with patients and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Active PA Psychology License.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) certification.
• Psychologist certification.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate and complete records and data collection, performed in a timely fashion.
• Maintains knowledge of the literature relevant to the relevant patient population.
• Provides crisis sessions to support and assist patients experiencing acute distress and/or symptoms, as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant literature and empirically validated treatments.
• Demonstrates highly developed knowledge and skill in the area of differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders.
• Schedules sufficient volume of patients so that direct service productivity standards are maintained within the department.
• Performs psychological assessment with accurate diagnostic impressions.
• Provides formal teaching and supervision for staff and trainees.
• Provides behavioral health services, using empirically validated treatments and interventions.
• Consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care and treatment planning.
• Provides behavioral health services in using an acute and maintenance model.
• Participates in regular supervisory meetings with direct supervisor to review adherence to program standards.
• Works collaboratively with other service lines at UPMC and outside agencies assuring continuity of care with referral sources and other providers.
• May participate in research efforts by assisting in subject recruitment, conducting research assessments or treatment, as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Quality health, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off (in addition to standard holidays)
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Defined contribution plan
• 403(b) plan with employer match
• Professional dues
• Continuing education allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree