Job Description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Provides psychological assessment and treatment planning for Dallas County Jail inmates developing interventions appropriate to the correctional clinical setting.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or a related field.

Experience

Must have two years of experience in psychological/psychiatric intake and diagnostics.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

None

Certification/Registration/Licensure 

Must have one of the following licensures: 

1)     Licensed Psychologist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychology. 

2)     Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Skills or Special Abilities

Requires competency in psychological assessment, diagnosing psychiatric conditions and treatment planning.

Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting aged related and handicapped patients¿ needs. 

Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.