Licensed Psychologist - Duluth, United States - St Lukes Hospital

Description

JOB SUMMARY The Licensed Psychologist-Doctorate performs psychological evaluations. Provides psychological services. Teaches and communicates psychological principles.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Ph.
D. or Psy.
D. with a concentration in Psychology from an accredited institution.


Experience:
Satisfactory completion of St.

Luke#s initiated employment background check pursuant to Minnesota Statute

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Minnesota Board of Psychology license.

Eligible to obtain a medical assistance provider number from the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services.# Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education:
N/A


Experience:
#Three (3) years post-degree professional experience in the field of mental health; previous experience in Psych testing and Health Care Psychology


Licensure/Certification/Registration:

N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Interviewing techniques; normal and abnormal behavior; psychological testing and interpretation; mental disorders; developmental stages and life tasks; rules of conduct established by the Minnesota Board of Psychology governing the professional practice of psychology; knowledge/awareness of one#s own personal limits and when to refer clients; variety of therapeutic theoretical constructs and treatment modalities; continuum of care; Hospital and community resources; requirements for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Psychology.

Conduct evaluations and formulate treatment plans; administer and interpret a variety of psychometric measures; diagnose mental disorders; exercise good judgment and accept personal responsibility; establish and maintain a safe, therapeutic and confidential environment; conduct individual, family and group therapy, employing a variety of theoretical styles and therapeutic strategies; build rapport with difficult clients and withstand manipulation; keep accurate medical records; express oneself clearly verbally and in writing and interrelate with other healthcare professionals; understand and follow complex oral and written directions; public speaking and educational training; establish and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues, supervisory, administrative and community persons; identify and establish liaisons with appropriate community resources; facilitate referrals appropriately; to hear and see.

# READING - Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints. WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures


SPEAKING - Intermediate:

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10#s and 100#s.

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills: Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES -#Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)

Walk - Occasionally Under 1/ hours) Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 # 8 hours) Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 # 8 hours) Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/ hours) Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/ hours) Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/ hours) Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 # 8 hours) # LIFTING REQUIREMENTS Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 # 5.

5 hours) Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/ hours) # WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples:
business office with computers and printers, light traffic) # WORKING CONDITIONS Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

• JOB SUMMARY
• The Licensed Psychologist-Doctorate performs psychological evaluations. Provides psychological services. Teaches and communicates psychological principles.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Ph.

D. or Psy.
D. with a concentration in Psychology from an accredited institution.

*Experience: Satisfactory completion of St. Luke's initiated employment background check pursuant to Minnesota Statute

• 
  Licensure/Certification/Registration: Minnesota Board of Psychology license. Eligible to obtain a medical assistance provider number from the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: N/A

*Experience: Three (3) years post-degree professional experience in the field of mental health; previous experience in Psych testing and Health Care Psychology.

• 
  Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Interviewing techniques; normal and abnormal behavior; psychological testing and interpretation; mental disorders; developmental stages and life tasks; rules of conduct established by the Minnesota Board of Psychology governing the professional practice of psychology; knowledge/awareness of one's own personal limits and when to refer clients; variety of therapeutic theoretical constructs and treatment modalities; continuum of care; Hospital and community resources; requirements for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Psychology.

  Conduct evaluations and formulate treatment plans; administer and interpret a variety of psychometric measures; diagnose mental disorders; exercise good judgment and accept personal responsibility; establish and maintain a safe, therapeutic and confidential environment; conduct individual, family and group therapy, employing a variety of theoretical styles and therapeutic strategies; build rapport with difficult clients and withstand manipulation; keep accurate medical records; express oneself clearly verbally and in writing and interrelate with other healthcare professionals; understand and follow complex oral and written directions; public speaking and educational training; establish and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues, supervisory, administrative and community persons; identify and establish liaisons with appropriate community resources; facilitate referrals appropriately; to hear and see.

• READING - Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• 
  SPEAKING - Intermediate:

  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills: Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Sit - Continuously Over 2/ hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/ hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/ hours)
• LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/ hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/ hours)
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
• WORKING CONDITIONS
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements