What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychologist - Houston Methodist Hospital (GI Department) position at Houston Methodist?
JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Psychologist position is responsible for providing psychological expertise for the clinical, educational and consultative aspect of the behavior health program. This position performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation and education by providing individual and group therapy and counseling.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 40%
- Performs psychosocial evaluations of patients in the behavioral health program to consider all variables that may impact treatment plans and outcomes for patients. (EF)
SERVICE - 20%
- Participates in interprofessional care coordination meetings at the request of providers, patients, patient families or staff. (EF)
- Oversees psychological evaluations and behavioral assessments and helps create a standardized level of care with interprofessional health care team. (EF)
QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%
- Delivers psychological treatment to patients in the behavioral health program. (EF)
- Responsible for timely documentation and communication to all members of the care team. (EF)
- Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace. (EF)
FINANCE - 5%
- Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines. (EF)
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 5%
- Help to establish new clinical care models and treatment programs specific to behavioral health. (EF)
- Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of clinical psychology and psychological therapy treatments for the specific patient population by attending workshops and professional seminars, reading journals, and external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline. (EF)
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Doctoral degree in psychology, or other related field from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology program. PhD or PsyD
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Eight years of experience in individual and/or group counseling
- Two years post-doctoral experience in a clinical psychology program preferred
