Foster Care Clin - Dallas, United States - Children's Health

Description

Job Title & Specialty Area:
Psychologist


Department:
Foster Care Clinic


Location:
Dallas


Shift:

Job Type:
(On-Site)

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

A Psychologist is an individual licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the independent practiced of psychology who is not a member of the Medical/Dental Staff.

They are responsible for providing psychological assessments and interventions to patients and families and for supporting the strategic priorities of Children's Health and expanding the knowledge base of effective treatment and care.

Psychologists have the potential for recognition as UTSW psychology faculty by way of affiliation with UTSW psychology program.


Responsibilities:

• Clinical care of patients including assessments through interviews, chart/history review, and psychological testing procedures; treatment including individual, play, group or family psychotherapy.

Integration of psychological service provision in the patient's plan of care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team

Contribute to program improvement initiatives.

Support for department priorities and the academic mission of the system.

Develop and share content expertise in evidence-based treatments.

• Conduct clinical research in projects which are in line with Children's mission and hospital/department applicable service line goals.

*Provide direct supervision to students and trainees who are providing clinical care and/or participating in research or outcome measure initiatives

Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job

• Psychologists hired prior to 2005 do not carry these responsibilities

How You'll Be Successful:

Education:

Essential:

• Masters Degree
• PhD Degree

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas Req
• Must become certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology or American Board of Sleep Medicine within 7 years of obtaining privileges per departmental requirements. Psychologists hired prior to 2005 are exempt from this requirement.

In the event a Psychologist does not met the requirements to sit for the Board due to role/specialty, the Division Chief/Chief Psychologist has the latitude to substitute or extend this requirement to fit the individual role. Req

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days, Req

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues.

We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement >