Clinical Psychologist

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Clinical Psychologist

Bridget Beachy, PsyD, Behavioral Health Consultant, Yakima WA

Karen Trujillo, Psy.D., Mental Health Specialist, Yakima WA

Doctor of Psychology

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Psychologists:

  1. Remain cognizant of their ethical and legal obligations as members of a distinct and autonomousprofession.
  2. Seek to understand the internally and externally imposed expectations and requirements of the systemswithin which they practice.
  3. Are prepared to clarify their distinct roles and services and how these relate to those of other health care professionals.
  4. Are encouraged to seek appropriate staff appointments and clinical privileges within health care delivery system.
  5. Strive to be involved in the development of institutional policies regarding professional scope of practice and participation in service delivery.
  6. Are encouraged to function in multidisciplinary positions with diverse roles and responsibilities.
  7. Are encouraged to promote the optimal delivery of their services through effective and timely communication with other health care professionals.
  8. Strive to provide collaborative services in the broadest range of health care settings, and to apply their expertise to the full spectrum of health issues.
  9. Those involved in practice within health care delivery systems strive to gain and maintain appropriately specialized competence.
  10. Are encouraged to offer their special expertise in the administration and management of both psychological and other professional practice within health care delivery systems.

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