UPMC Western Psychiatric – Western Wellness is seeking a Licensed Psychologists for our professional practice in Oakland. The position requires an independent psychologist who will provide direct, individual therapy to adults. Treatment is typically short-term, goal-focused care.

This position provides evaluation of and treatment for clients with a variety of milder mental health concerns. Conducts assessments to reach diagnostic conclusions and to develop a meaningful treatment plan. Coordinates with care teams to plan behavioral health treatment across levels of care.

**Productivity incentives are available**

Sign-On Bonus Details:

$5,000 for a 2-year contract

$7,000 for a 3-year contract

Responsibilities

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

Performs psychological assessment with accurate diagnostic impressions.

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

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 current knowledge of relevant literature and empirically validated treatments.

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

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

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

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

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

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