Psychologist

You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than working at Wasatch Behavioral Health ! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community.

We are seeking to hire a full time Psychologist to perform a variety of working level professional clinical and outpatient psychotherapy, psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning functions as needed to provide mental health program services to individuals, groups, and families.

Essential Functions : (Performs all or some of the following)

Provides psychological testing and diagnostic services; utilizes various evaluation instruments; performs domestic violence assessments; gathers background information & data; evaluates / assesses mental status; identifies and records emotional functioning and behavioral problems; identifies socialization issues; determines needs related to self help and survival skills; tests clients and determines diagnosis; develops recommendations.

Acts as a subject matter expert in giving testimony in court hearings and investigations; attends juvenile court as needed to represent client needs and provide professional opinions related to adolescent / adult status, competency, custody, etc.; provides consultation to judicial and legal personnel.

Provides individual, couples, or family therapy as assigned. Provides supervision and training to psychology interns and or residents as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from an approved college, university or Professional School with a doctorate (PhD / PsyD) degree in psychology. Must be able to license in Utah as a psychologist. Preference given to applicants with Autism / ADOS training, and or Spanish language skills

Compensation : $38.41 - $48.65 per hour

Sign on / Retention Bonus : $12,000 (One half on 1st paycheck, Second half after one year of employment)

Note Existing WBH employees are ineligible for the sign on / retention bonus.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Our Exceptional Benefits Cannot Be Beat!

• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401K options)
• Public Employee Health Plan Medical and Dental Insurance
• Employer Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
• 12 Paid Annual Holidays
• Generous leave time (PTO)
• Company Paid Life, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Benefits Plan
• Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

Additional compensation available for Spanish speakers, after testing proficiency.

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