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he Department of OBGYB has an exciting opportunity for a full-time P sychologist to work in Miami, FL. The Psychologist evaluates patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Moreover, the incumbent diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment. An employee in this position works closely with coalition partners to conduct assessments, provides individual and group counseling, provides consultation and case management to centers, coordinates training and technical assistance, and meets the goals and objectives of the department. The Psychologist also assists with data analysis and manuscript preparation and presentation.

• Identifies psychological, emotional or behavioral issues, and diagnoses disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.

• Develops and implements individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.

• Interacts with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning actions to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Discusses the treatment of problems with clients.

• Utilizes a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.

• Counsels individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations. Performs timely, complete, and legible documentation of services provided.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, and modifies plans and diagnoses.

• Provides individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, design and implementation of individualized behavior plans, competency groups, psychological assessments and evaluations, and psycho-education.

• Completes and submits reports in time frames designated and follows-up on all recommendations pertaining to responsible areas.

• Supervises and trains the psychology students and the clinical team. Serves as a consultant to the multidisciplinary teams.

• Provides expert testimony in court proceedings and serves on committees.

• Oversees the collection of data on target behaviors.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in relevant field

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• Certification in relevant specialty or field

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

• The goal for the clinical psychologist—which will also serve the addiction and mental health programs—is to provide comprehensive trauma-informed mental health care that survivors of human trafficking require and to destigmatize this type of care.

• Employing a clinical psychologist, who is trained in trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices, directly and integrating him/her within the core THRIVE team signals to survivors and the community that this care is standard practice: the same way a patient navigator helps survivors manage the health care system, the clinical psychologist helps survivors manage their well-being now and for the future.

• The clinical psychologist will be available to support survivors and their families 3 times per week and help to connect them with others who may be interested in forming support groups.

• Together with the LCSW, THRIVE clients will receive daily behavioral therapy.

• Those who need more intensive services will be referred for inpatient psychiatric treatment.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H12

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.