Details
Open Date 04/27/2023
Requisition Number PRN34738B
Job Title PS Psychologist
Working Title Staff Psychologist
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 10
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01630 - DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT CTR
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range up to $82,000 depending on experience
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Staff Psychologist provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, and referral information of a clinical nature through direct patient care to children referred to the University Developmental Assessment Clinics ( UDAC ). UDAC programs include the Child Development Program, the Neonatal Follow-up Program, and the Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program. Clinics are held in Salt Lake City at Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Center and also through telehealth. This position will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including developmental pediatricians and Nurse Practitioners, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Registered Nurses, and other Psychologists to provide assessments and diagnosis to children who have or are at high risk for developmental problems.
The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/ .
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
·Free transit (https://www.rideuta.com/Fares-And-Passes/Pass-Programs/UTA-School-Pass-Programs/University-of-Utah) on most UTA services
Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Clinical duties consist of several clinic sessions per week, (i.e., performing assessment and diagnosis). Clinics are both in person and virtual.
Comments
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology.
Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.
One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.
Preferred
Experience with hospital- based psychological practices (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and / or outpatient).
Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.
Licensed for two years or more, and experience, training, or interest in providing clinical supervision to interns and residents.
Completion of an APA -approved doctoral internship.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
Department Specific Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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