Psychologist

Intermountain Health • Taylorsville, UT

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Psychologist is a vital member of a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, psychologists, therapists, nursing, and other disciplines. The role provides holistic medical and mental health services to patients through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and collaboration with the behavioral health team. The Psychologist interviews patients, administers diagnostic tests as clinically indicated, provides individual, family, or group psychotherapy, and helps develop and implement evidence-based treatment and interventions.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position on the day shift, with weekends as needed, at Primary Children’s at Taylorsville in Salt Lake City, Utah. The hourly range is $52.12–$80.42, with the actual rate dependent on experience. External applicants with at least one year of experience are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Benefits are available.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• Current psychologist license in the state or states where patient care is delivered.
• Upload a current resume that includes work history and relevant licenses or certifications.

Nice To Haves

• PSYPACT eligibility or PSYPACT authorization.
• At least one year of experience qualifies external applicants for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ medical and mental health histories and current presentations to understand their treatment needs.
• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including through psychotherapy or psychological testing.
• Develop plans of care individually or in collaboration with patients, family members or significant others, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Provide treatment based on patient needs and evidence-based interventions.
• Refer patients to community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers as appropriate.
• Document pertinent information about patients’ plans of care.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment, behavior, and discharge plans.
• Interview patients and administer diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with the behavioral health team to develop and implement evidence-based treatments and interventions.

Benefits

• Benefits are available; the posting refers applicants to additional information about Intermountain benefits.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for external applicants with at least one year of experience.

What This Job Offers

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