**Details** + **Specialty:** Psychology + **Schedule:** Monday through Friday + **Practice Detail:** Outpatient Practice consisting of 2 Psychiatrists, 1 PT psychologist, 1 clinically licensed Social Worker (LCSW) and 1 Substance Abuse Provider + **EMR System:** eClinicalWorks, Athena + **Facility:** PHS-DCWAS Ministry + **Location:** Washington, DC This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** Provide therapeutic psychological counseling. + Assess a patient's psychological status and provide appropriate interventions and treatments. + Collaborate with psychiatrists and other team members to provide appropriate psychological therapy for patients. + Refer patients to other disciplines for consultation and evaluations as indicated. + Provide psychological expertise and education to patients, families, and supporting providers involved in patient treatment plan + Partner with other disciplines as a resource + Communicate complex/sensitive information to patients and medical team. + Administer and interpret psychological tests used for diagnosing mental and personality disorders and differentiating between organic and functional cases of behavior disorders. **About Ascension Providence** + Providence operates primary care services and geriatrics. + We also offer care coordination for Medicaid beneficiaries through the My Health GPS program. + Serving the District of Columbia for more than 150 years, Providence is transforming to a new healthcare delivery model that re-envisions the delivery care to meet the community’s health needs and how to best contribute to building healthier communities. **About the District of Columbia (D.C.)** + A metro area that offers the perks of a large urban area, Washington D.C. is home to plenty of restaurants, entertainment venues, a variety of museums, public parks and other cultural sites. + Not uncommon to find that each neighborhood in the District and its surrounding towns have their own atmosphere. Whether it’s gathering for block parties, mingling at dog parks or conversing at coffee shops – it’s easy to see how an ambiance similar to that of a much smaller community exists. + Experience the changing of the four seasons in the District. Warmer temperatures can linger into the beginning of fall, easing Washingtonians into the winter months. Then comes springtime – a popular sight to see with the blooming of the cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Licensed Psychologist required. Education: + Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) required. **Additional Preferences** No additional preferences. **Why Join Our Team** Based in the District of Columbia, Providence has provided rewarding careers in healthcare for over 150 years. Starting from its roots as the first hospital in the district, Providence Health System, part of Ascension, offers opportunities for caregivers specializing in geriatrics, chronic disease management, and behavioral health within skilled nursing facilities, urgent and primary care centers. Associates enjoy generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment and professional development opportunities. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **E-Verify Statement** This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)