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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health - Psychologist/Neuropsychologist - Erie, PA

Highmark Health

Erie, PA

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Department Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Institute (DPBH) is seeking a full-time Psychologist or Neuropsychologist to provide outpatient services at its location in Yorktown Plaza, Erie, PA. The DPBH is growing rapidly and seeking motivated individuals who want to join our faculty and be at the forefront of psychiatric care. This position is primarily an in-person service delivery position, with limited remote work. Be part of a vertically integrated fiscal and clinical delivery system that is revolutionizing behavioral health service models, providing evidence-based treatments, and measurement-based care.

Highlights:

  • Provide outpatient psychological services to fill one or more of the following specific needs:
    • Psychological (or neuropsychological) testing evaluations for adult or lifespan patients with autism, ADHD, and related referral questions.
    • Neuropsychological evaluation for adults with dementia and related referral questions.
    • Provision of psychotherapy for older adults and medically complex adult patients. Psychotherapy will largely entail individual work, with option of couples, group and family psychotherapy.
  • Completion of timely documentation in the electronic health record. Psychotherapy is expected to include completion of initial diagnostic interview, development of comprehensive treatment plans, and incorporation of measurement-based care
  • Attend biweekly treatment team meetings and additional department meetings.
  • Opportunities for teaching and training, including supervision for predoctoral psychology interns and postdoctoral psychology/neuropsychology fellows

Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree in Psychology and complete of APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship in Psychology
  • For testing Psychologists: Clinical training in the assessment of ADHD and autism (ADOS-2 training preferred but not required) and/or neurocognitive disorders
  • Holds a Psychology license in the state of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.
  • Applicants identifying as Neuropsychologists are expected to be eligible or board certified in Neuropsychology.

AHNProudlyOffers

  • Competitivesalaryandcomprehensivemedicalbenefits
  • Sign-onbonus
  • CMEallowance
  • EYFinancialPlanningServices-studentloan,PSLFassistance
  • Retirementplans;vestedimmediatelyin401K,457B.
  • Malpracticeinsurance withtailcoverage
  • Adiverse&inclusiveworkforcewithrespectiveloanrepaymentforqualifiedcandidates

WhyErie?

LocateddirectlyononeofourGreatLakes,ErieishometoPresqueIsleStateParkoffering7milesofbeaches,14milesoftrails,andendlesswateractivities.Enjoyourlocalwineriesandbreweries,diverseeateries,andskiresorts.Thecityhasbecomehometoavarietyofeducationalinstitutionsincludingtoprankedschoolsystem.Benefitfromthearea'slowcostoflivingandinternationalairport.Erie'sculturalsceneanddiversejobmarketmakeitanidealplaceforhealthcareprofessionalstogrow.

Why Saint Vincent Hospital?

Nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care, Allegheny Health Networkis one of the largest healthcare systems serving Western PA.AHN Saint Vincent Hospitalis a 350-bed tertiary care hospital currently serving the tristate area. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and robotic capabilities.Saint Vincent Hospital has been proud to open a brand new 39-bed emergency department, on-site Cancer Institute facility, four state-of-the-art 700 sq. ft. operating rooms, and more!Recently voted Erie's choice as the "Best Hospital" and "Best Place to Work," AHN Saint Vincent continues to shine in its commitment to its employees and the Erie community.

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A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and eastern and northwestern New York with customers in 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. And our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions. Our financial position reflects strength and stability, with our year-end 2022 consolidated revenues totaling $26 billion. And we're proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.

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