Psychologist - TIRR Inpatient
Description
For 33 consecutive years, TIRR Memorial Hermann is recognized as the best rehabilitation hospital in Texas and No. 2 in the nation according to U.
S. News and World Report's "Best Rehabilitation Hospitals" in America; serving the Houston community, and patients everywhere.
Our newly expanded Psychology and Neuropsychology department is seeking Adult Clinical Psychologists and Adult Neuropsychologists to join our family.
You will serving our inpatient and outpatient population and this role requires strong clinical skills as well as excellent written and spoken communication skills.
The successful candidate will get to interface directly with PM & R physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other medical professionals.
If you're looking for autonomy, flexibility, and lots of upward growth and leadership opportunities, while making a huge impact on our patients' lives, look no further.
I'd love to discuss this more details, if you're interested!
Sign on and relocation bonuses are available
Newly certified psychologists with a PHD or PSYD are welcomed to apply!
Positions are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Requirement for this position :
Ph.D. / Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Successful completion of an APA accredited predoctoral internship OR successful completion of a formal (APPCN) post-doctoral training program in neuropsychology
Board eligible or board certified
License or license eligible in Texas
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology or counseling psychology (because of the training required by this degree, understanding of normal development and aging is implied)
Licenses / Certifications : Current license to practice psychology from the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology or eligibility for such licensure;
Must be licensed within six (6) months of employment
Experience / Knowledge / Skills :
One (1) year prior experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team in either rehabilitation or psychiatric setting;
preference will be given to candidates with prior brain injury rehabilitation experience
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
- Possess basic knowledge of software packages; experience with window based programs preferred
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;
delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Principal Accountabilities
- Provides psychological assessment and psychological treatment (individual, group and family) in accordance with Ethical Principles of Psychologists and the Guidelines for the Practice of Clinical Psychology.
- Interacts effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Trains and supervises psychology residents, practicum students and fellows.
- Consistently performs role as primary therapist as assigned by the Manager in accordance with ethical principles that govern the practice of psychology.
This includes interacting effectively on clients’ behalf with external case managers, DARS, insurance company representatives, employers, schools and other health care provides.
- Completes special projects such as participation in presentations, research and others as assigned by the Manager.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;
supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
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