Inpatient Psychologist - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Service

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides clinical services as a psychologist on the Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit and the Medical and Psychiatric Complexity Unit, including group, individual and family psychotherapy, standardized psychological testing, and behavior management plans.

 Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and provides clinical leadership and teaching for other staff members. Strives to create a positive experience for patients, families, and support staff. Participates as a Psychology faculty member in supervision and teaching for the doctoral internship and provides supervision to psychology trainees and other types of trainees as needed.

The Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit is an acute psychiatric unit in a safety-net hospital setting, serving a diverse population of patients who may be experiencing a psychiatric decompensation or crisis.

The Medical and Psychiatric Complexity Unit is a 12 bed unit serving a similar psychiatric population that is also experiencing acute medical issues.


Essential Functions:

• Provide high quality clinical services to psychiatric inpatients, including short-term evidence-based interventions and support services; services should be appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient.  (45%)
• Provide services that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient. (10%)
• Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (10%)
• Conduct in-depth diagnostic assessment as needed. (5%)
• Conduct safety and risk assessment as needed. (5%)
• Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in a timely manner. (5%)
• Actively participate in regular team meetings and huddles and in Psychology and Behavioral Health meetings to maintain cohesion and improve awareness of department functioning. (5%)
• Participates or provides leadership of department, agency, or community meetings as well as internal Denver Health workgroups. (5%)
• Participate in teaching and didactics as part of the training faculty of the Division of Psychology for psychology pre-doctoral residents and practicum students as well as provide teaching and presentation of relevant topics to the unit and other relevant staff. (5%)
• Participate in academic efforts in research and professional writing. (5%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Required

Work Experience:

• One year of postdoctoral experience preferred

Licenses:

• PSY-Licensed Psychologist - State Board of Psychologist Examiners Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge and skills in psychodiagnostics and in conducting standardized psychological assessment.
• Advanced intervention skills with adults with acute, severe and chronic mental illness.
• Effective and culturally-sensitive clinical work with diverse populations.
• Teaching and supervisory skills with advanced psychology trainees.
• Microsoft Office skills required.
• Knowledge of electronic health record preferred.