PSYCHOLOGIST - Fargo, ND

Job Description:
Provides therapeutic services and psychological evaluations to patients of varying ages within assigned department. This includes but is not limited to individual, group, and family therapy, diagnostic interviews and assessments, the administration and interpretation of psychological tests and coordination of treatment services for the patient. Percentage of time spent in psychological testing, psychotherapy and other specific job duties may vary between individual psychologists. Work Experience: 2 years of supervised clinical experience in psychological health services of which at least 1 year is post-doctoral and one year (may be the post-doctoral year) is in an organized psychological health service training program OR Listing in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.

Education Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited university.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Fargo, ND

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

• Join the recently established Fargo Behavioral Health Department at Essentia Health.  To date, we have successfully implemented outpatient psychology services within many of our primary care clinics.  This particular opportunity is for outpatient practice at our South University Behavioral Health department in Fargo.
• Provide psychology in the outpatient clinic setting, for pediatric through adult patients, according to your interest and scope of practice. 
• Psychological testing includes but is not limited to ADHD assessments, pain evaluations, and for purposes of diagnostic clarity.
• Practice independently with the benefit of a biweekly case consultation with the team, as well as the ongoing informal support of colleagues with a variety of clinical interests and backgrounds.
• The department does not provide after-hours call coverage to the hospital or ED. The department provides ED and inpatient consultations upon limited request. The local crises team provides support to ED patients.
• Outreach opportunities at other Essentia Health clinics within daytime driving distance may be possible at some point in time but not initially.
• Working with a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team that consists of psychiatry, psychology neuropsychology and social work.
• Practice would be a mix of both psychotherapy and psychological testing for patients of all ages.

Requirements/Experience

• Dual Licensed Psychologist in the State of North Dakota and Minnesota (MN can be obtained after hire date) or be license-eligible in North Dakota and Minnesota following completion of required post-degree supervision. 
• Accepting Post Doc candidates for this position.
• Experience in pediatric and adolescent patients a plus.

LOCATION

• Centrally located on the border of North Dakota & Minnesota
• 4 hours west of Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Fargo-Moorhead population: 180,000
• Regional Service area consists of 25 clinics & 5 hospitals

Salary

$129,000 with potential to earn more through RVU production. Starting bonus also offered with this position

Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers  or contact:

Carri Prudhomme, Senior Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter

 (work) 218-786-3907 • (fax) 218-722-9952

Email: Carri.Prudhomme@EssentiaHealth.org

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.