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UPMC · 8 hours ago

Psychologist I - Pediatric Pine (Wexford)

Wexford, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UPMC is a leading academic health system expanding its child and adolescent psychology services in Wexford, PA. The role involves delivering evidence-based and personalized care to children, adolescents, and families, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clinical supervision.

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and provide accurate diagnostic impressions, demonstrating expertise in differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders

Apply evidence-based practices in treatment, with ideal candidates bringing additional competency-based training in an empirically supported treatment or evidence-based psychotherapy

Deliver evidence-based behavioral health services across acute, maintenance, and crisis care models

Deliver timely crisis assessment, planning, and intervention

Stay informed on emerging research and best practices related to the assigned patient population

Actively engage in ongoing clinical supervision with on-site supervisor

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, UPMC service lines, and external agencies to ensure treatment planning and continuity of care

Supports UPMC’s training mission and may provide clinical supervision to trainees such as practicum students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, and residents

Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation and data collection

Maintain a patient schedule that meets departmental productivity standards

Qualification

Licensed PsychologistEvidence-based practicesPsychological assessmentsClinical interviewing skillsCrisis Management certificationInterpersonal skillsDoctoral degree in PsychologyAPA-accredited trainingAct 31 Child Abuse ReportingAct 33 clearanceAct 34 clearanceAct 73 FBI Clearance