Psychologist/Psychology Resident PAS-FT

You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than working with our Psychology Assesment Services Program at Wasatch Behavioral Health in Provo, Utah! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community.

We are seeking to hire a full time Psychologist to perform a variety of working level professional clinical and outpatient psychotherapy, psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning functions as needed to provide mental health program services to individuals, groups, and families.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Functions: (Performs all or some of the following)

Provides psychological testing and diagnostic services; utilizes various evaluation instruments; performs domestic violence assessments; gathers background information & data; evaluates/assesses mental status; identifies and records emotional functioning and behavioral problems; identifies socialization issues; determines needs related to self help and survival skills; tests clients and determines diagnosis; develops recommendations.

Acts as a subject matter expert in giving testimony in court hearings and investigations; attends juvenile court as needed to represent client needs and provide professional opinions related to adolescent/adult status, competency, custody, etc.; provides consultation to judicial and legal personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an approved college, university or Professional School with a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) degree in psychology, educational psychology or a related field plus certification by DOPL as Psychology Resident

OR

One (1) year of experience in an approved pre-doctoral internship

Additional Requirements: Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of principles, and practices of psychology, including testing, diagnostic evaluation, psychotherapy and behavioral therapy; diagnostic classifications and mental health concepts and fundamentals; various psychological tests and evaluation instruments; normal and abnormal psychology (mental illness and diseases) including their symptoms, treatment and social implications; evaluation and various forms of psychotherapy; client counseling processes, techniques, and methods; group therapy, group dynamics and group development, mental health care facility programs and procedures. Working knowledge of treatment involving psychotropic medications.
Ability to perform under adverse crisis situations; administer, score, interpret and evaluate various psychological data and develop treatment recommendations; establish professional leadership and cooperative relationships with other psychologists and professional staff; communicate verbally and in writing; instruct or supervise a professional staff; develop and maintain effective working relationships with executives, professionals, administrators, and the public

Preference given to applicants with Autism/ADOS training, Spanish language skills, and 2 years post-licensure experience.

Post- Doctoral applicants without a license may underfill this position.

Compensation:

Underfill $28.94 - $36.66

Pyschologist $37.10-$46.99

1st year Graduate starting pay-$60,195 Annually

2nd year Graduate starting pay-$65,437 Annually

Depending on experience. Additional compensation available for Spanish speakers, after testing proficiency.

Excellent Benefits Package Including:

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401K options)

PEHP Medical/Dental Insurance

Employer Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions

12 Paid Holidays, PTO

Company Paid Life, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Vision Benefits Plan

Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.

Salary : $60,195 - $65,437