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University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Psychologist I to help support the Center for Counseling and Cancer Support.

Hours: Monday-Friday, typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Department Details: Center for Counseling and Cancer Support provides psychologic care and medication management for psychiatric symptoms in those dealing with a cancer diagnosis themselves or serving as caregiver to someone with cancer. We provide evidenced based treatment for management of symptoms often seen in cancer, including but not limited to adjustment reactions, depression, anxiety, sleep-related issues, cancer related cognitive impairment, cancer related fatigue, body image issues, sexual health concerns, survivorship issues, etc. Job affords opportunities for teaching clinically and didactically. Opportunities for professional education are included. Hybrid flexibility can be available. In this role, you will be providing individual psychotherapy, including providing accurate diagnosis and development and implementation of a psychotherapy treatment plan. Other responsibilities include care coordination with oncology providers, participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Purpose:

Provides evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of neurodevelopmental, behavior and/or mental health concerns. Provides diagnostic interviews/assessments with patients and/or families, conducts appropriate testing as needed, and provides feedback and recommendations to patients, families, and/ or community agencies/providers. May function as a sub-specialist within the unit or provide specialty services for other programs. Coordinates with care teams to plan behavioral health treatment across levels of care.

Responsibilities:

+ Provides crisis sessions to support and assist patients experiencing acute distress and/or symptoms, as needed.

+ Provides behavioral health services, using empirically validated treatments and interventions.

+ Participates in regular supervisory meetings with direct supervisor to review adherence to program standards.

+ Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate and complete records and data collection, performed in a timely fashion.

+ Demonstrates highly developed knowledge and skill in the area of differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders.

+ Consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care and treatment planning.

+ Maintains current knowledge of relevant literature and empirically validated treatments.

+ Performs psychological assessment with accurate diagnostic impressions.

+ Provides behavioral health services using an acute and maintenance model.

+ Schedules sufficient volume of patients so that direct service productivity standards are maintained within the department.

+ Maintains knowledge of the literature relevant to the assigned patient population.

+ Works collaboratively with other service lines at UPMC and outside agencies assuring continuity of care with referral sources and other providers.

+ Doctoral degree in Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an accredited institution.

+ 1 years of experience in Psychology or related field preferred.

+ Excellent clinical interviewing and assessment/therapy skills to work with patients and families.

+ Strong interpersonal skills. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Active PA Psychology License

+ Psychologist

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran