Clinical Psychologist (Acuity) (Float)

Job Description :

If you're an experienced Clinical Psychologist, ready to take your career to the next level, and driven by a commitment to psychological excellence, we invite you to join our esteemed team at the Oregon State Hospital.

Together, we can shape a future where exceptional mental health care, personal growth, and cutting-edge innovation converge.

Joining Oregon State Hospital as a Clinical Psychologist means stepping into a role that goes beyond conventional practice.

It's about embracing a profound commitment to providing comprehensive care to our diverse patient population, and your expertise will be at the forefront of this mission.

We firmly believe that every individual deserves top-tier care that nurtures their mental and emotional well-being, and as a Clinical Psychologist , you'll lead the way in making this belief a reality.

Your extensive skills and dedication will have a transformative impact on our patients, addressing their complex psychological needs with the highest level of proficiency and compassion.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a thriving environment of excellence, where your career can flourish, and where your contributions will be at the heart of a brighter future for mental health care.

Join us, and together, we'll reach new heights in the field of clinical psychology at the Oregon State Hospital.

What’s in it for you!

A generous benefit package, which includes :

Family health and dental insurance

Optional short and long-term disability insurance

Optional term life insurance

Fully paid retirement program

Reimbursement for CME activities

Generous leave policy which includes :

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Personal business leave

Paid education leave

Paid family, health, and safety leave.

Leadership training and opportunities

Generous salary

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position provides clinical psychology services across multiple units with a focus on patients with complex psychological and behavioral intervention needs.

This position provides clinical psychology services in the form of psychological assessment, consultation, treatment (individual, group, milieu), participation in various treatment malls, consultation to and training of treatment care staff, and providing in-service continuing education to psychology staff.

This position also has a primary responsibility for providing psychology services across different areas when needs arise due to absence, vacancy, or temporary workload increase.

This position may also include supervising psychology residents, interns, and students. This position reports to an Associate Chief of Psychology.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS AND CONSULTATION :

As appropriate, attends clinical management meetings to consult on clinical and service delivery issues.

Completes psychological evaluations utilizing assessment techniques that address personality, intellectual, and cognitive impairments, as well as risk and malingering assessments within the limits of the psychologist's expertise and privileging or under the supervision of an OSH privileged neuropsychologist or forensic psychologist.

Performs risk assessments of patients as requested and directed by an Associate Chief of Psychology.

Completes evaluations within specified deadlines.

Completes and documents psychological evaluations that include baseline psychological testing according to the Psychology Department policy manual.

Performs job duties within MAHPS privileging specifications.

Provides in-service training to treatment staff as assigned by an Associate Chief of Psychology.

TREATMENT SERVICES :

Provides individualized treatment services as needed across OSH based on an Associate Chief of Psychology's direction.

Documents all consultation or direct services provided in the patient's medical record per Medical Records and Psychology Department policies.

Meets with patients to implement treatments consistent with the treatment care plan, monitor progress or regression, and assist in making necessary treatment care plan changes.

Provides individual and group psychotherapy across OSH as assigned by an Associate Chief of Psychology

FUNCTIONS AS A MEMBER OF THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT :

Follows APA ethical standards, standards for providers of clinical and psychological services, procedures in OSH Psychology Department manual, and OSH policies and procedures

Participates in continuing education to maintain professional competence, Oregon psychologist licensure, and to provide inservice training.

You may be assigned supervision of others.

Attends mandatory department meetings, hospital trainings and review of policies per designated timelines and serves on departmental committees as assigned by an Associate Chief of Psychology.

Other duties as assigned.

Levels :

Clinical Psychologist 2 ( Salary $10,913-12,600 Monthly )

A doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited program AND completion of a one-year APA accredited predoctoral internship.

Applicants must be a licensed psychologist by the Oregon Board of Psychology at the time of appointment.

Clinical Psychologist 1 Underfill Option (Salary $6,230 - $9,577)

A doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited program AND completion of a one-year APA accredited predoctoral internship.

Applicants must be eligible for licensure as a psychologist in Oregon. Oregon psychologist licensure and hospital credentialing is required no longer than one year following the start date for a Clinical Psychologist 1.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology, with four years post-Master's experience, and licensure in Oregon as a Psychologist.
• Obtaining and maintaining MAHPS privileging per specified deadlines.
• Occasional travel. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation.

Special Qualifications

Possession of psychology licensure in State of Oregon or license eligibility

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances.

Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address : the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power;

and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices. OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities.

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Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, contact Barry Lein at

Phone : 503-440-6484