Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Facility:

4434 Electric Rd - Roanoke

Requisition Number:

R156904 Clinical Psychologist - Carilion Clinic Kindey Transplant Program (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

This position offers a unique opportunity to grow with the Carilion Clinic Kidney Transplant Program, which is opening 2026. The psychologist's primary responsibility will include psychological evaluation and assessment for potential recipients of renal transplant.

• ​​​Primary responsibilities for this position include:

  • Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for renal transplant candidates for readiness, psychosocial risk factors, and suitability for transplantation.
  • Adheres to standards of Psychological Assessment of Candidates for Transplantation (PACT).
  • Ensures documentation meets CMS/UNOS transplant psychosocial requirements.
  • Possesses and maintains expert knowledge for medically based psychological testing and assessment protocols and procedures.
  • Preferred knowledge of transplant evaluations and process, or willingness/ability to learn this specialty.
  • Ability to present patient-centered results to patients and families. 
  • Attends transplant program, planning, and case review meetings.

   

  Additional responsibilities include:

  • Coordinates and provides individualized age-appropriate care for patients.
  • Interprets and reports results of psychological assessments in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assesses patients need for services; treats accordingly within the parameters of the master treatment plan for each patient and documents interventions; and develops/maintains therapeutic relationships with individuals.
  • Serves as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, participating in the coordination of the patient’s treatment with attending physicians, care team members, referral sources, family, and /or others.
  • Collaborates with other team members and supports the process of team building within the department and throughout the organization.
  • Enhances professional growth by participating in educational activities to ensure ongoing competence in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
  • Assists with special projects.
  • Provides education and training for other professional disciplines, hospital staff, and/or community groups/individuals.

What We Require:

Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited graduate school required.

Experience: Two years clinical experience which may include the year of internship required. The second year must be post-graduate and include supervision by a licensed Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist.
 

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed by Virginia by the Board of Medicine as a clinical psychologist or by the Board of Psychology as a Psychologist (Clinical), or in West Virginia by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists required. Must have de-escalation training successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained annually going forward when working in the inpatient environment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with physicians and other health care providers. Must have a commitment to continuing education.

Recruiter:

ROBERT WAY

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

Recruiter Phone Number:

+1 (540) 2066898

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training