Psychology Resident Physician, Marshfield

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

Under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist, who is board approved to provide supervision. The Psychology Resident evaluates patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. May conduct psychological testing as appropriate or deemed necessary. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Uses multiple treatment modalities to treat patient illness or distress; cannot prescribe medication.

Job Description

Formulates case conceptualization, diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations of mental, emotional or behavioral issues/disorders using information obtained from observations, interviews, records, questionnaires, psychological assessments, and reference materials. Comprehensive psychological reports are written using information from the patient's medical history, clinical interview, test results, and self-report measures. Meets documentation standards of the enterprise. Results/impressions are discussed with supervising psychologist who attests the final report. Provides evaluation results to patient and family with a discussion of recommendations. Develops and implements individual, couples, family or group treatment plans using a variety of psychotherapy methods. Interacts with patients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals and planning actions to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. Assesses patients' progress. Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses based on the principles and procedures of psychology and related disciplines; modifies treatment plans and diagnoses as necessary. Functions under the clinical supervision and guidance of a licensed psychologist, who is board certified to provide supervision and documents that supervision in a manner consistent with the organization, while working toward license.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a doctoral degree in Psychology.

Completion of a 12-month pre-doctoral internship.

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