Psychologist-Trainee - Functional Neurological Disorders - Psychology Clinic
- UAB Health System
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Full Time
Psychologist-Trainee - Functional Neurological Disorders - Psychology Clinic
Job ID: 18457
Facility: Sparks Ctr
Functional Area: Health/Medical
Position Type: Full Time
Relocation Provided: No
Location: Birmingham, AL
Department: EXT-Psychiatry Clinic Section
Education Required: Doctorate Degree
Experience Required: None
Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Work Location: Psychology Clinic, Sparks Center; Hybrid
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
To conduct inpatient and outpatient clinical intakes and an evidence-based standardized treatment intervention to patients diagnosed with somatic and functional disorders across the lifespan throughout UAB's Health System.
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) or higher in clinical psychology or a related field. This position is intended to be one (1) year in length in order to satisfy the one (1) year work requirement to be fully licensed/certified as a Psychologist in the state of Alabama. Behavioral medicine experience preferred. Demonstrated history of work in integrated medical settings also preferred.
TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs; (12) skilled at managing complex processes and ability to prioritize responsibilities with high level of critical thinking and (13) Display effective public speaking ability.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Job ID: 18457
Facility: Sparks Ctr
Functional Area: Health/Medical
Position Type: Full Time
Relocation Provided: No
Location: Birmingham, AL
Department: EXT-Psychiatry Clinic Section
Education Required: Doctorate Degree
Experience Required: None
Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Work Location: Psychology Clinic, Sparks Center; Hybrid
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
To conduct inpatient and outpatient clinical intakes and an evidence-based standardized treatment intervention to patients diagnosed with somatic and functional disorders across the lifespan throughout UAB's Health System.
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) or higher in clinical psychology or a related field. This position is intended to be one (1) year in length in order to satisfy the one (1) year work requirement to be fully licensed/certified as a Psychologist in the state of Alabama. Behavioral medicine experience preferred. Demonstrated history of work in integrated medical settings also preferred.
TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs; (12) skilled at managing complex processes and ability to prioritize responsibilities with high level of critical thinking and (13) Display effective public speaking ability.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Job ID: 522736596
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026
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