Psychologist Palliative Care
Company: Parkland
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether
your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other
areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at
Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and
well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By
joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy
that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your
skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a
talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our
passion.Primary Purpose
- Provides psychological evaluation and diagnoses for mental and
emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview,
and psychological tests. --Formulates and administers programs of
treatment.
--Minimum Specifications
--Education
- Must have a Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA
accredited university and have completed an internship with an APA
accredited program.
- --Experience
--Equivalent Education and/or Experience
--Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Must be licensed a Psychologist by the Texas State Board of
Examiners of Psychologists.--Required Tests for Placement
--Skills or Special Abilities
- Defined as a psychologist who provides services in a highly
specialized area of psychological practice (i.e., child,
palliative, pain addictions, corrections, etc.).
- Has had explicit training, supervision, and clinical experience
or certification working directly in the specialty area.
- Has trained in a dedicated specialty setting. This typically
means practicum, internship, post-doctoral training and/or
fellowship with a focus on the specialty area.
- Has the breadth and depth of training to be able to provide
treatment thoroughly and accurately.
- Has significant experience working with a variety of cases from
start to finish to be considered competent and proficient in
providing specialty treatment.
- Must possess sound and applied knowledge of the development of
the symptoms being treated
- Should be trained in evidence-based specialized treatments
(EBSTs).
- Prefer certification in the use these treatments: Requires
familiarity with Clinical Psychology and competency in basic
psychological assessment techniques, psychotherapeutic
intervention, family systems, and developmental orientation.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and
possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age
related and handicapped patients' needs.
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued
behaviors.
- Spanish proficiency is preferred.
--Responsibilities
- Contribute to policy and practice guidelines for the specialty
area by evaluating best practices and treatment outcomes.
- Serve as a member/leader of interdisciplinary team in specialty
area and participates in planning and development of treatment
programs for patients.
- Educates the larger Parkland community about services and best
practices related to the specialty area.
- Provides psychological assessments through personal interview,
review of records, interviews of third parties and/or formal
evaluation procedures and makes/classifies mental health diagnosis,
identifies problems, and determines plan of intervention to
optimize psychological service to internal and external customers
of PHHS, while maintaining a positive working relationship during
all contacts. Assesses and intervenes in crisis and emergency
situations.
- Provides psychological treatment through personal interaction
to aid patients to relieve emotional distress/psychiatric symptoms,
clarify patient goals/priorities, expand social support networks in
group or family format and find adaptive solutions to current life
problems, while interacting in a professional manner to assure
optimal psychological services are provided to the internal and
external customers of PHHS.
- Collaborates with referring providers/professional colleagues
to better understand and address the needs of patients'
psychological and social needs. May receive or make referrals to
external or other internal service providers/clinics for
appropriate continuation or follow up care/treatment while
maintaining a positive working relationship with all internal and
external customers of PHHS.
- Provides a thorough written record of all therapy/counseling
sessions including a comprehensive report addressing patient's
presenting problems and current needs, and documentation of all
relevant information/contacts pertaining to the patient while
observing confidentiality laws and carrying out the goals and
objectives as established for PHHS.
- Identifies and analyzes the design of counseling,
interventions, assessments, medical and psychological referrals,
patient access, processes, etc. for psychological service. Modifies
approach, communication, and interaction to take account of sensory
impairments and specific needs of all customers in particular,
older adults. Implements or recommends appropriate changes to
improve customer service, effectiveness, and efficiency that
support the goals of PHHS.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and
trends in clinical psychology by attending seminars or workshops,
reading professional journals and/or actively participating in
professional organizations and integrates this knowledge as
appropriate into the position.
- Serves on various committees, participates in clinical staff
meetings for collective problem-solving activities, while
maintaining a positive working relationship with all contacts to
promote a harmonious and cooperative atmosphere with all
internal/external customers.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies,
laws, and guidelines that impact the Psychology area. Develops
effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable
state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation
agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice
and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
--Job Accountabilities
- Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer
satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and
monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of
the department and Parkland.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and
trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading
professional journals, actively participating in professional
organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies,
laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective
internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable
laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and
private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure
proper understanding.Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits
discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, genetic information, disability, national
origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
Keywords: Parkland, Dallas , Psychologist Palliative Care, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
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