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University of New Mexico - Hospitals

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What they do

A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.

$84,239 / year median in New Mexico

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician as part of the Integrated Behavioral Health Clinical Services team supporting Integrated Behavioral Health care in medical clinics. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department:
Primary Care Behavioral Health FTE:
1.00
Full Time Shift:
Days Position Summary:
Responsible for mental health care and education. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Detailed responsibilities:
    PATIENT CARE
    • Provide psychological evaluations; assesse individual and group treatment and family interventions
    EDUCATION
    • Participate in staff education programs; orient new employees; provide psychological input at patient care conferences; provide direction for new or temporary personnel
    PATIENT CARE
    • Document all patient care activities/interactions; collaborate with community and state-wide mental health agencies to ensure follow-up patient assistance
    SUPERVISION
    • Direct support staff, as needed
    CUSTOMER RELATIONS
    • Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
    PATIENT SAFETY 1
    • Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
    PATIENT SAFETY 2
    • Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
    PATIENT SAFETY 3
    • Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
    PATIENT SAFETY 4
    • Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
    PATIENT SAFETY 5
    • Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
    Qualifications Education:
    Essential:
    • Doctorate Degree Education specialization:
    Essential:
    • Ph.
    D. or Psy.

    D.
    Counseling, Clin Psychology, Psychology Experience:
    Essential:
    Documented experience in age appropriate environment
    Nonessential:
    Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience
    Credentials:
    Essential:
    • Psychologist License in New Mexico
    • CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
    Physical Conditions:
    Sedentary Work:
    Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (
    Occasionally:
    activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (
    Frequently:
    activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
    Working conditions:
    Essential:
    • No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment
    • Sub to credential.failure obtain/maintain may result in term
    • 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
    Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department:
    Behavioral and Mental Health