Testing Psychologist PhD PsyD

Optum - Pinehurst, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Pinehurst, NC

5,001-10,000 employees

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About the position

The Testing Psychologist position at Optum involves conducting psychological assessments and providing care to a diverse patient population in an outpatient clinical setting. The role emphasizes building rapport with patients and coordinating care with both internal and external providers, contributing to a holistic approach to healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results
• Complete clinical documentation according to policy

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in the state of North Carolina
• 1+ years of experience performing testing on children, adolescents and adults
• Able to commute to the location in-person

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with health psychology
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
• Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations
• Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting

Benefits

• Challenging work environment
• Clear direction for success
• Development opportunities for other roles