Psychologist Trainee-FND

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.

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:

• perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure;
• accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work;
• work independently;
• recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality;
• convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief;
• relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation;
• communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background;
• exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever‑changing, fast‑paced healthcare environment;
• perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations;
• demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and
• 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.