Psychologist, Ph.D./Psy.D.

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team of life changers today! Apply today! Are you a dedicated psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults and children? Join UPMC Western Psychological Associates, part of the world-renowned UPMC system, where you’ll benefit from a collaborative, innovative, and supportive academic health culture. We’re seeking a Licensed Psychologist to deliver evidence-based, and personalized care in a dynamic outpatient setting.

Requirements

• Must have a Masters or Doctorate in Psychology and be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Must be eligible for Act 33/34 clearances.
• Must be credentialed with all local MCO's.
• Must demonstrate creativity, maturity, and good clinical judgment
• Must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years post-licensure experience providing supervision and psychological testing to patients will be given priority consideration.
• Supervision and Psychological Testing experience preferred
• Additional expertise in specialized areas.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Bringing additional competency-based training in an empirically supported treatment or evidence-based psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Conducting intake diagnostic interviews and psychological assessments using valid psychometric instruments.
• Delivering treatment for a variety of neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Providing crisis (Critical Incident Stress Management - CISM) sessions to support patients, staff and/or community members who have experienced an acute, stressful incident.
• Collaborating with care teams to plan behavioral health treatment across levels of care.
• Consulting with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with outside agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in compliance with insurance and payer requirements.
• Participating in special assessments and/or quality improvement initiatives, if interested.
• Apply evidence-based practices in treatment, with ideal candidates bringing additional competency-based training in an empirically supported treatment or evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Deliver evidence-based behavioral health services across acute, maintenance, and crisis care models.
• Deliver timely crisis assessment, planning, and intervention.
• Stay informed on emerging research and best practices related to an out-patient population.
• Actively engage in ongoing clinical supervision with on-site supervisor.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, UPMC service lines, and external agencies to ensure treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Support UPMC’s training mission.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation and data collection.
• Maintain a patient schedule that meets departmental productivity standards.

Benefits

• Full administrative support
• Rich training and supervision opportunities
• Chance to collaborate on research or quality improvement projects
• Professional growth environment
• Flexible scheduling options
• Career ladder opportunities
• Competitive benefits/401K plans
• Pleasant work environment
• Friendly team
• Sign-on bonus ($5,000.00 with a 2-year work commitment or $7,500.00 with a 3-year work commitment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree