Psychology Intern

Intermountain Health • Taylorsville, GA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed staff psychologists, the Psychology Intern will provide psychological evaluation, consultation and intervention services. The Psychology Intern is a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team that may include psychiatrists, APPs, psychologists, master’s level therapists, medical assistants, and other disciplines that provides holistic or comprehensive medical and mental health services to patients. The Psychology Intern receives training and supervision designed to meet the competencies specified by APA and to prepare the intern for future practice as a Psychologist.

Requirements

• Enrolled in doctoral level clinical, counseling, or school psychology graduate program.
• Matched with one of Intermountain Health psychology internship programs through APPIC national Match.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation with relevant clinical populations.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.
• Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, which may include psychotherapy or psychological testing.
• Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family/significant others, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provides treatment based on patient need and evidenced-based interventions.
• Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, and/or psychiatrists (or other mental health providers).
• Properly documents pertinent information regarding the patient's plan of care.
• Consults with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans, behavior plans and discharge plans.
• Participates in supervision and didactic trainings per internship requirements.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates, available through the PEAK program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees