Graduate Student Trainee Fairfield Internal Medicine PRN

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position - 

The graduate student will be working as clinical psychology/behavioral health trainee under the supervision of a licensed psychologist who is an employee of Mercy Physicians. Behavioral health patient services and training activities will include individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, psychological assessment, clinical supervision, documentation, and staff meetings. The graduate student trainee’s schedule will be negotiated between the trainee and supervisor.

EXAMPLE:

As part of the BSMH integrated Behavioral Health (BH) program this role works under the supervision of psychologists for a 12-month practicum for students actively in a Ph.D. or Psy.D. program.  Provides services and performs duties related to their respective disciplines and academic programs under the license of the supervising psychologist.

Essential Job Functions -

​Provide immediate access to care as patients are identified as potentially benefitting from behavioral health consultation in a primary care setting

• Consultation and triage for newly referred patients utilizing psychodiagnostics evaluation
• Individual psychotherapy and couple/family consultation
• Health behavior assessment and intervention services
• Referral to internal and external behavioral health specialists or care providers, as needed
• Crisis management as needed
•  Maintain patient records

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Master’s, Clinical Psychology (preferred, must be completed within 6-months of hire)

Work Experience

1 year of clinical practicum placement experience (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].