PSYCHOLOGIST at Forrest General Hospital – Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Professional Programs the Psychologist provides a variety of psychological services in an outpatient, inpatient and residential setting. Provides evaluations of impaired professionals. Functions as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to conduct psychological assessments using the standard assessment tools. Demonstrates the ability to complete assessments in a timely manner using hospital computers and dictation equipment. Psychologist needs the knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, referral sources and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrate the ability to provide therapy and assessments to patients within an outpatient, residential, and inpatient setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete a clinical interview and review information with patients, family members, and referral sources.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct a psychological assessment with testing, and to prepare a written psychological assessment report.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct and complete an assessment on impaired professionals.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate clinically with staff within various roles.
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to actively participate in helping achieve the objectives of the department; able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete all required trainings and/or certifications and attend all required meetings.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Ph.D. or Psy.D. from accredited program required.

Work Experience:

Preferred

Certification/Licensure:

Required

Preferred

Timeframe

X

upon hire

Required to be a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Mississippi

Mental Demands:

Must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure situations. Must have ability to perform repetitive tasks, cooperate with others, take orders, follow directions, and demonstrate leadership and initiative in providing services