Mediabistro logo
job logo

PSYCHOLOGIST

Universal Health Services, Kirkland, WA, United States


Responsibilities
Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility): Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free‑standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidence‑based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett, and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is us or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidence‑based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes. For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

Position Summary: Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Lynnwood Outpatient location. We are seeking a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc.) to spearhead the establishment of a new clinical service in a brand‑new outpatient location. The role will focus on designing and implementing comprehensive assessment protocols and limited group‑based interventions for neurodivergent clients. This is a unique opportunity to shape a program from the ground up, with the potential to transition into a permanent leadership role.

Qualifications
Education:

Doctorate in psychology from an accredited college or university

Experience:

Prior experience conducting psychological testing, required

Prior experience with neurodivergent populations, required

Prior experience with program development, strongly preferred

Supervising pre/post‑doctoral interns preferred

Licensure:

Current WA State psychologist license for a minimum of two (2) years, required

Must possess a valid driver's license

Additional Requirements:

As part of new hire orientation, the employee will obtain CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De‑Escalation certification upon hire

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

#J-18808-Ljbffr