Psychologist - Specialized

Location

COPC: C.V. Roman

Provides psychological evaluation and diagnoses for mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Formulates and administers programs of treatment.

• Must have a Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA accredited university and have completed an internship with an APA accredited program.

• Must be licensed a Psychologist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

• Defined as a psychologist who provides services in a highly specialized area of psychological practice (i.e., child, palliative, pain addictions, corrections, etc.).
• Has had explicit training, supervision, and clinical experience or certification working directly in the specialty area. Has trained in a dedicated specialty setting. This typically means practicum, internship, post‑doctoral training and/or fellowship with a focus on the specialty area. Has the breadth and depth of training to be able to provide treatment thoroughly and accurately.
• Has significant experience working with a variety of cases from start to finish to be considered competent and proficient in providing specialty treatment.
• Must possess sound and applied knowledge of the development of the symptoms being treated.
• Should be trained in evidence‑based specialized treatments (EBSTs). Prefer certification in the use of these treatments.
• Requires familiarity with Clinical Psychology and competency in basic psychological assessment techniques, psychotherapeutic intervention, family systems, and developmental orientation.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age‑related and handicapped patients' needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient‑centered/patient‑valued behaviors.
• Preferred:
• Spanish proficiency is preferred.