Psychologist - M.A. jobs in Utah

Psychologist - M.A. evaluates patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Being a Psychologist - M.A. uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication. Requires a master's degree in clinical psychology. Additionally, Psychologist - M.A. requires a valid state license to practice. Typically reports to a medical director. The Psychologist - M.A. work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Psychologist - M.A. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Psychologist
  • University of Utah Health
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

    This position provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services of a clinical nature through direct patient care and consultation to hospital and Huntsman Mental Health Institute patients.

    Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

     

    HMHI day treatment programs provide 40 hours per week of clinical care to youth with mental health issues. Teenscope South provides services for adolescents (12-17). We work on a multi-disciplinary team with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, education specialists, music and recreation therapists, and psychiatric technicians.

     

    The role of the psychologist in day treatment is to function as the primary therapist in creating and implementing treatment plans to build skills of teens and return them to the ability to function in daily life within 4-6 weeks. Psychologists in day treatment conduct individual and family therapy, run groups, and help shape milieu inventions. They are also the primary contact for families during the patient’s admission to the program and play a key role in implementation and coordination  of care. In addition, psychologists administer psychological testing to assist in diagnostic clarification.

     

    Ideal candidates have strong clinical skills, have worked with adolescents, children and their families and have experience on a multidisciplinary team. Experience administering personality and intellectual assessments is required, and competence administering the ADOS is strongly preferred.

     

    Proficiency with technology, including Google applications and Zoom, is also preferred.

    Responsibilities

    • Evaluates patients to determine status.
    • Provides direct psychological services for hospital and/or Huntsman Mental Health Institute patients.
    • Collaborates with University and community agencies and departments to provide psychological and social services through outreach and consultation programs.
    • Develops mental health programs of a remedial, developmental, and preventive nature.
    • Trains and supervises doctoral psychology interns and externs.
    • Assists in directing or working within agency program and support areas, as assigned by director.

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

    • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
    • Program development and evaluation skills.
    • Outreach consultation skills.
    • Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
    • Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
    • Ability to provide patient care to patients and families resistant to treatment and delivering quality care within the constraints of managed care.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology.
    • One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.

    Licenses Required

    • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
    • Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.

    * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

    Qualifications (Preferred)

    Preferred

    • Experience with hospital- based psychological practices (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and / or outpatient).
    • Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.
    • Licensed for two years or more, and experience, training, or interest in providing clinical supervision to interns and residents.
    • Completion of an APA-approved doctoral internship.

    Working Conditions and Physical Demands

    Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

    • This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those with psychiatric conditions.

    Physical Requirements

    Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
  • 21 Days Ago

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Psychologist
  • Wasatch Behavioral Health
  • Provo, UT FULL_TIME
  • You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Psychologist
  • Utah Behavior Services, Inc
  • Brigham, UT FULL_TIME
  • PsychologistJob Type: Full-time, flexible schedule.Work Location: One LocationBase Salary Range: $80,000 -$125,000 (additional profit sharing)Benefits:(All Benefits are Subject to Utah Behavior Servic...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Psychologist
  • Weber Human Services
  • Ogden, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Performs general psychological evaluations (IQ, diagnosis & treatment recommendations) on older children, adolescents and adult clients of Weber Human Services. Complete written psych...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Psychologist
  • State of Utah
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • The Utah Department of Corrections is looking to hire a licensed Psychologist to provide psychological services to the inmates in the Utah State Correctional Facility. You will provide psychological s...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Psychologist
  • State of Utah
  • Sanpete County, UT FULL_TIME
  • The Utah Department of Corrections is looking to hire a licensed Psychologist to provide psychological services to the inmates in the Central Utah Correctional Facility. You will provide psychological...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Staff Psychologist
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Clarksburg, WV
  • Summary Serves as a therapist in the Behavioral Health Service. Primary responsivities will be the provision of care in ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Psychologist
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Jackson, MS
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Psychologist
  • Children's Health Council
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Description Could This Be You? Do you like to work in an environment where we live our mission? Do you value celebrating...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Psychologist
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Crown Point, IN
  • Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until February 3, 2025. The initial cut-off date fo...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Psychologist
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Psychologist
  • George Washington University
  • Washington, DC
  • I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The George Washington University (GWU) is seeking a dedicated and experienced S...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Psychologist
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Lake Jackson, TX
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Psychologist
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Tomball, TX
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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