Join our team as a Full-Time Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and consolidate clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and case conceptualization.
- Administer, score, and interpret appropriate standardized tests and behavior rating scales defined by department protocol and needs of the case.
- Provide diagnostic developmental and behavioral assessment of children with a variety of developmental, behavioral and mental health concerns with supervision, as needed and per PA State Board of Psychology.
- Increase familiarity and proficiency with evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Maintain outpatient psychotherapy caseload employing evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Increase effectiveness working as a scientifically trained pediatric psychologist within multidisciplinary treatment and research teams located within a university-based medical setting.
- Consult and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care and treatment planning with supervision.
- Cooperate in research projects as compatible with clinical schedule and patient needs, with supervision.
- Participate in monthly didactic/educational training experiences.
- Participate in regular supervisory meetings with direct supervisor to review adherence to program standards.
- Practice in a way that recognizes and respects diverse populations.
- Screen for the presence of safety and priority issues and takes appropriate action when identified.
- Bachelors Degree required
- Masters Degree Preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran