- Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
- Experience in conducting clinical supervision
- Experience in providing family therapy/counseling
- Experience in writing and research
- Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology
- Georgia licensed psychologist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
- Proficient in neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and/or treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults
- Provides effective delivery of services (e.g., psychological assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient's specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
- Integrates infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development, including referral to outside agencies as appropriate.
- Provides appropriate assessment and treatment, including modifications for special population(s).
- Develops and successfully implements assessment standards and treatment plans that support established goals.
- Documents weekly/monthly treatment notes and assessment reports following established standards.
- Completes discharge and follows up according to departmental standards, including liaison services to patient's local school systems to assist with school re-entry and consultation for individual education program development as appropriate.
- Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
- Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
- Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
- Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
- Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient's program.
- Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs and provides appropriate direction to the team to meet these needs.
- Maintains an emphasis on minimizing duplication and increasing efficiency.
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement, meeting required continuing education standards.
- Provides clinical supervision to fellows, interns, psychometrists, students, and other employees as assigned.
- Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
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Clinical Child Psychologist - Atlanta, United States - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals.
No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture:People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.
Job Description
Children's Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation.
We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated and experienced team members who are eager to join this mission.
Children's is seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in treating eating disorders in children and adolescents as well as their families.
Candidates should have experience with evidence-based treatment for eating disorders including family-based treatment (FBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT; experience with DBT and ACT would be optimal).
The psychologist will work within the Children's general outpatient clinic as well as possibly within a medical stabilization inpatient service.
Within these environments, evidence-based evaluation and treatment of a diverse population of children is provided for a range of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, atypical anorexia, and avoidant /restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
The psychologist will participate in program development and lead a combination of individual, family, and group therapy treatment.The psychologist will independently perform procedures, collect and analyze clinical data, and make decisions regarding patient care (e.g., initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, and prognosis).
Psychologists work closely with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, behavioral and mental health therapists (LCSWs and LPCs), and nurse case managers to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for each patient.
This is a full-time position, with split between direct clinical care and administrative time. Applicants should have a Ph.
D. or Psy.
D. from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited child internship. This position is open to both early career and experienced psychologists. Applicants should be licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within hospital timelines. Children's strives to meet the healthcare needs of all patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status and insurance coverage.
Summary:
Oversees and develops assessments and/or treatments for specialty pediatric population. Assists with translation of findings into therapeutic approaches which can be utilized by a transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary team. May supervise students/fellows, pre-doctoral interns, and/or postdoctoral fellows. Cooperates and collaborates with parents, caretakers, and other professionals to meet the total needs of the patient and family. Counsels and educates families. Assists with the coordination of a clinical database and promotes research.
Experience
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
1605 Chantilly Dr NE
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