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Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

CompanyIntermountain Healthcare
LocationOgden, UT, USA
Salary$49.86 – $76.93
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D) in Psychology. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
  • Current Utah license as a psychologist.
  • Psychologist will adhere to all appropriate standards of practice as outlined by the American Psychological Association, State Licensing Board, and Intermountain Healthcare.

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.
  • 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 in regard to the patient’s plan of care.
  • Works with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care.
  • Provides psychological testing as indicated by the patient condition.
  • Complies with federal, state, local and clinical program/facility standards.
  • Provides care and treatment within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a behavioral health outpatient setting.