Clinical Psychologist

Job Description Summary

MUSC is seeking a licensed clinical psychologist. This role is a full-time, on-site position, to provide comprehensive, integrated, and specialized clinical care to support improved behavioral health services and outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities will include the following:
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and formulate treatment plans according to patient needs.
• Provide individualized therapy using a variety of directive, nondirective, and supportive therapy to help patients gain insight into personal issues, define treatment and life goals and assist in achieving these goals. Expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing is desirable.
• Provide family centered therapy when appropriate
• Collaborate and consult with other treatment team members as necessary to optimize treatment
• Monitor each patient’s progress and revise treatment plans and goals as appropriate
• Administer, score and interpret self-report questionnaires, diagnose behavioral health disorders when indicated, and develop treatment plans as needed
• Develop and facilitate group counseling with families, patients, and/or family members.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000407 CHS - Eating Disorder Program (IOP)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

Eligible candidates must have completed a doctorate program in clinical psychology.   Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible in South Carolina. Five or more years of experience in a health-related field preferred. Prior experience delivering evidence-based therapies for behavioral health disorders is required (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, and FAP). Experience with substance use disorder therapies and treatments preferred.

Physical Requirements: 1) (C) Continuous –6-8 hours per shift; 2) (F) Frequent –2-6 hours per shift; 3) (I) Infrequent –0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing. (F) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (F) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (F) Ability to climb stairs. (F) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (I) Ability to work indoors. (C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) Ability to work from elevated areas. (I) Ability to walk long distances between various buildings (F). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) Ability to bend at the waist. (C) Ability to twist at the waist. (F) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) Ability to perform “pinching” operations.(F) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and   hands.(C) Ability to reach overhead. (F) Ability to fully use both hands/arms (C). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (F). Possess good fingerdexterity (C). Ability to fully use both legs. (C) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (F) Ability to reach in all directions. (F) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs. unassisted (F). Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/tofloor from/to 36 inches unassisted (I). Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 15 lbs. (I). Ability to push/pull objects to 30 lbs. unassisted (F).Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected (C). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (C). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (C). Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (C). Ability to work in a latex safe environment (C).Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) Ability to work rotating shifts or weekend shifts (C/F) Ability to work overtime as required.  (F)

Additional Job Description

Eligible candidates must have completed a doctorate program in clinical psychology. Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible in South Carolina. Five or more years of experience in a health-related field preferred. Prior experience delivering evidence-based therapies for behavioral health disorders is required (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, and FAP). Experience with substance use disorder therapies and treatments preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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