Psychologist Trainee-FND

• Department: EXT-Psychiatry Clinic Section
• Education Required:
  
  Doctorate Degree
• Relocation Provided:
  No

Position

Description:

Work Schedule:

Full Time:
Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm

Work Location:

Psychiatry Clinic, Sparks Center

To conduct inpatient and outpatient clinical intakes and apply an evidence-based standardized treatment intervention to patients diagnosed with somatic and functional disorders across the lifespan throughout UAB’s Health System.

Position Requirements :
Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) or higher in clinical psychology or a related field. This position is intended to be one (1) year in length in order to satisfy the one (1) year work requirement to be fully licensed/certified as a Psychologist in the state of Alabama. Behavioral medicine experience preferred. Demonstrated history of work in integrated medical settings also preferred.

TRAITS &

SKILLS:

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality;

(5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations;

(10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.