What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology Resident - Philhaven - Days position at WellSpan Health Services?
Full time (80 hours biweekly)
Weekdays, daytime hours
General Summary
Provides psychological services under clinical supervision per relevant psychology licensing laws.
Essential Functions:
- Provides assessments in a multidisciplinary environment, to make recommendations for diagnosis (DSM, ICD) and interventions.
- Conducts individual, couples, family and/or group therapy sessions as appropriate. Formulates and updates treatment plans and modifies treatment accordingly.
- Provides all necessary documentation to reflect patient care status and to meet regulatory requirements, completing documentation within organizational timeframes.
- Selects, administers and interprets psychological tests and writes psychological reports. Shares results with clients, referral sources and other relevant parties.
- Coordinates care of assigned patients with treatment team members and other providers, agencies or referral sources as appropriate.
- Demonstrates conduct that is ethical and professional. Operates within relevant laws.
- Responds sensitively to issues of individual and cultural diversity in practice.
- Complies with WellSpan Health Code of Conduct.
Common Expectations:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
- Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in professional trainings, attending and participating in individual supervision, keeping current in the professional literature.
- Participates in administrative, clinical, outcomes, performance improvement and/or customer satisfaction projects/ assignments as needed, designed to improve quality.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork and positive peer and interdisciplinary work relationships; practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
- Actively manages work schedule to maintain expected levels of productivity.
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan Philhaven
Situated on more than 200 acres, WellSpan Philhaven’s main campus in Mt. Gretna, PA, is a tranquil place with walking trails nestled within a picturesque forest and adjacent to an operating farm. The campus provides an atmosphere of peace and serenity for our clients. Our most comprehensive continuum of care, which includes more than 20 programs and services is located at this main campus.
At WellSpan Philhaven, we help address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and more.
Minimum Education:
- Doctorate From psychology educational program and completion of a one-year doctoral psychology internship program. Required
Work Experience:
- 1 year Psychology internship training experience. Required
Courses and Training:
- Must have completed a psychology doctoral degree and one-year doctoral psychology internship program. Upon Hire Required and
- Must provide clearance per the Child Protective Services Law amended by PA Act 33 of 1985. Upon Hire Required
