Psychologist

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

24d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is seeking a licensed or license-eligible clinician with experience providing clinical diagnostic and treatment services. Services may include individual, group, and family therapy; health and behavior interventions; and psychological testing. The clinician conducts psychosocial assessments and supports patients and families in achieving basic healthcare goals through therapeutic care and patient-focused problem solving. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the clinician collaborates with providers, nurses, leadership, and other team members to develop and implement appropriate standards. The position may include clinical coverage in other hospital areas, with flexibility to travel between two hospitals approximately 30 minutes apart. Depending on departmental needs, the clinician may also provide program consultation, staff education, supervision, and training.

Requirements

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology, or another eligible degree from an APA-approved program.
1–3 years of related experience; postdoctoral experience and/or independent practice may qualify.
Required Missouri State Psychologist License.
Ability to conduct patient assessment and treatment in assigned areas of operation.
Ability to integrate work activities into a multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Ability to carry out essential job functions, with potential expansion of responsibility.
Familiarity with age-specific needs of the patient populations served.
Clinical capability to provide a full range of behavioral health services to medical and psychiatric patient populations.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training, such as coursework, internship, or postdoctoral fellowship, in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and/or health psychology.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical diagnostic and treatment services, including individual, group, and family services, health and behavior interventions, and/or psychological testing.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide care to help patients and families achieve basic healthcare goals.
Collaborate with providers, nurses, leadership, and other team members to develop and implement appropriate standards.
Provide clinical coverage in other hospital areas as needed and travel between two hospitals approximately 30 minutes apart.
Provide program consultation, staff education, supervision, and/or training as departmental needs require.