Psychology Doctoral Intern

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job serves as a full-time post-graduate internship which provides psychologists-in-training with a variety of clinical experiences, supervision by licensed psychologists, and didactics. Each track includes focused rotations with different patient populations, hands-on supervision/training in basic functions of psychology (assessment, therapy, and consultation) as well as didactic learning in a variety of topics. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in a doctoral program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology at a regionally accredited institution
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Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Psychology, Child Psychology, Child Development, Counseling, or other relevant course of study

Responsibilities

Individual psychotherapy
Psychological assessment
Group psychotherapy
Consultation with interdisciplinary treatment teams
Attend 4 hours of didactics per week
Participate in 4 hours of supervision per week
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.