Clinical Psychologist - Houston Methodist Hospital (GI Department)

JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Psychologist position is responsible for providing psychological expertise for the clinical, educational and consultative aspect of the behavior health program. This position performs direct patient care including assessment, evaluation and education by providing individual and group therapy and counseling.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to the provision of psychological services
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnosis and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood
• Knowledge of psychological counseling techniques, educational development test administration and interpretation, and interviewing and psychosocial/developmental assessment skills required

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Attire	Yes/No
Uniform	No
Scrubs	Yes
Business professional	No
Other (dept. approved)	Yes

On-Call*	Yes, on a limited basis (for Exempt jobs only)
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.
Travel**
May require travel within	No
Houston Metropolitan area

May require travel outside	No
of Houston Metropolitan area
**Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.