Staff Psychologist – Primary Care – Essex, VT

External candidates are eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $5,000 (prorated for part time roles). The bonus will be paid out as a $2,500 pay adjustment in the first paycheck following the completion of a successful, 90-day orientation; the second installment of $2,500 will be paid upon completion of 6 months (1040 hours/prorated for part time) of satisfactory service in the department hired into. This requires a one-year commitment.

Job Summary:

The Staff Psychologist serves as a complement to Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Care Manager members of the Primary Care Mental Health Care Integration Program. PCMHI employs the AIMS model of Integrated Primary Care. Psychologists serve as supplemental resources to AIMS in UVMMC Network Primary Care practices in need of additional psychotherapeutic resources. The Staff Psychologist will provide support to multiple practices, with a home base at a centrally located one.

Job Description:

Provides psychological services and collaborative for patients seen in Practice Primary Care clinics. Services include diagnostic evaluations, psychological intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff consultation. May provide clinical supervision and training with Psychology Residents and/or Postdoctoral Fellows, Psychiatry Residents and Fellows, or medical students and trainees of other medical specialties.

Position Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from APA accredited program

• Completion of internship from APA accredited program

• Completion of at least 1 year of postdoctoral fellowship or comparable experience in a health psychology, primary care mental health and/or consultation- liaison psychology setting preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years’ post-licensure experience in Clinical Psychology preferred

• Minimum 3 years’ post-licensure experience in providing individual psychotherapy, clinical supervision and consultation preferred

• Strong working knowledge of and skills providing cognitive-behavioral therapy and other empirically supported clinical interventions, crisis assessment and intervention, psychological testing, diagnostic formulation and treatment planning, general clinical and health psychology, and clinical consultation required

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting

• Excellent communication skills

• Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude

• Ability to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence based clinical recommendations.
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• For Family and Pediatric Primary Care practices, experience with children, youth and families required.

Staff Psychologist must be Licensed Psychologist- doctorate in state of Vermont. Post-doctoral psychology trainee may be considered.

The Department of Psychological Services at UVMMC is especially interested in candidates who have a demonstrated background in multicultural psychology and can contribute to the diversity, equity and inclusion in the department, organization and network. We are interested in applicants who will advance our mission to be an anti-racist department and organization and promote cultural humility and a sense of belonging for every individual and community we serve. We request that all applicants include information in their cover letter about how they will further this aim.

Please feel free to inquire as to where you might fall within our salary range.

WHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)?  

UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.  

BENEFITS:    

At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.   

·         https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/health-careers/benefits    

Relocation Benefits available for relocation of 50 miles or greater.

LEARN MORE:     

·         What is it like working here?   

·         https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/health-careers/culture-and-work-environment    

·         Why Burlington, VT?   

·         https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/for-employees/health-careers/life-in-vermont/about-burlington