UK HealthCare · 21 hours ago
ESH Post-Doctoral Fellow/UKHC
Greater Lexington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUK HealthCare is seeking an ESH Post-Doctoral Fellow to provide supervised psychological services under the direction of a Licensed Psychologist. The role includes conducting forensic evaluations, providing psychotherapy, and collaborating with treatment teams to ensure patient recovery and satisfaction.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Conducts forensic evaluations as ordered
Provides individual and group therapy, conducts psychological testing, testifies in court or completes petitions or certifications for extended hospitalization
Consults with the treatment team on various mental health issues, including treatment recommendations and diagnostic impressions
Partners and collaborates with management and others to ensure compliance with Federal, state, local rules, regulations, laws, etc.; Hospital Policies, Procedures, etc
Exhibits personal engagement in Patient and Employee Satisfaction initiatives
Has current understanding of Patient and Employee Satisfaction Scores and goals in work area
Takes ownership for comments as applicable, initiates self and team improvement plans
Fosters and models interdisciplinary team collaboration to achieve desired clinical outcomes and improve culture
Expresses and demonstrates willingness to assist team and other departments during increased capacity by being flexible with schedule and willing to work in other areas
Functions as a part of a recovery team and maintains an integrated services system that focuses on patient recovery, collaborates with other disciplines, departments, and treatment teams, and ensures a collaborative approach to patient care
Works directly with clinical and non-clinical staff in resolving patient problems and service issues
Ensure high level of satisfaction from patients related to services
Facilitate communication of the philosophy of a customer-focused environment and the expectation of service excellence
Participates in goal of restraint-free patient environment
Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement
Maintains Professional and Technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing professional networks; participating in professional societies; maintaining professional certifications and licenses; completing required annual training within established timeframes
Qualification
Required
Must have a doctoral degree (Phd, PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and eligible for licensure as a Licensed Psychologist (temporary) prior to hire date
Applicants will work under the direct supervision of a Licensed Psychologist with Health Service Provider designation in accordance with the Kentucky Board of Examiners requirements
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or sitting for long periods of time
Psychological Assessment, Psychotherapy, Microsoft office
Must enjoy working in a team, but also be able to take direction and communicate effectively with staff, patients and their family members independently
Must also be confident and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet
Preferred
One year of experience is preferred, pre-doctoral internship experience is accepted
PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Company
UK HealthCare
UK HealthCare is the hospital that offers academic health care, research, education and clinical care at the University of Kentucky.
10001+ employees
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