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Clinical or Counseling Psychologist – Geriatric Psychiatry Program
Job description
Potential Clinical Faculty Appointment
High quality health care is whole-person health care. Join our teams of dedicated clinicians who value intervening at the intersection of medical and behavioral health for the best patient outcomes. Brown University Health (Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Newport Hospital - affiliated hospitals of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University) is seeking a clinical or counseling psychologist to join our Geriatric Psychiatry Program team.
The Geriatric Psychiatry Program helps individuals in the later years of their life who are struggling with psychiatric illness live more productive lives by providing comprehensive and age-appropriate psychiatric services.
The licensed psychologist will provide clinical services as part of a multidisciplinary team, including intake evaluations and individual psychotherapy, to older adults with a range of mental health conditions.
The psychologist may also have the opportunity to be involved in training and/or supervision of psychology or medical residents or fellows affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. A clinical faculty appointment may be available for a candidate who meets the criteria.
About You
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program required
- Clinical internship from an APA-accredited program required
- Licensed or license-eligible in Rhode Island (includes completion of postdoctoral fellowship)
- Desire to work in a team-based care model and collaborate with other providers
- Drawn to a diverse patient population and range of clinical presentations
- Interest in academic teaching and working in an academic medical center
- Good sense of humor and desire to be part of a supportive environment
Job Details
- 100% outpatient setting w orking with older adults
- M-F schedule, 40 hours per week (30 hours clinical, 10 hours administrative)
- Conduct intake evaluations, individual psychotherapy
- Treat a broad range of mental and behavioral health conditions
- Opportunity to consult during monthly psychiatric case conferences
- Leadership and teaching opportunities
- Strong administrative support
- EPIC EMR system with continuous optimization
- Dynamic leadership team that values work-life balance
Compensation & Benefits
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Competitive base salary, tiered by years of experience
- Additional income potential
- Stipend for academic promotions
- $2,000 professional allowance for licensing and CEUs + 5 professional days
- Excellent insurance and retirement benefits (401k with 6% match after 1 year, 3-year vesting)
- Eligible for the Student Loan Debt Benefit Program
- 4 weeks’ vacation, generous sick leave
About Us
Brown University Health (BUH) is the largest physician organization in Rhode Island, academically affiliated with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. With over 850 providers, BUH offers a wide array of services, including comprehensive Behavioral Health Services. Our department hosts over 40 psychologists across different levels of care and specialty clinics. The robust representation of psychologists in our leadership speaks to an environment where psychology is valued in tandem with psychiatry. Join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team and be part of an organization that values psychology and behavioral health as integral to overall patient care.
