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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Psychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child psychology and a passion for helping young patients navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. As a Pediatric Psychologist, you will work closely with children, adolescents, and their families to provide comprehensive psychological assessments, therapy, and interventions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient. Your role will also involve conducting research, providing education and training to staff and families, and advocating for the mental health needs of children within the community. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of child development, and the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with young patients and their families. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and have the expertise to support their mental health and well-being, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental issues.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Conduct research to advance the field of pediatric psychology and improve treatment outcomes.
- Provide education and training to staff, families, and the community on child mental health issues.
- Advocate for the mental health needs of children within the community and healthcare system.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and professional development activities.
- Develop and implement prevention and early intervention programs for at-risk children.
- Provide crisis intervention and support for children and families in acute distress.
- Supervise and mentor psychology interns and trainees.
- Stay current with advancements in the field of pediatric psychology through continuing education.
- Collaborate with schools and other community organizations to support children's mental health.
- Conduct psychoeducational assessments to identify learning disabilities and other educational needs.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to pediatric mental health services.
- Engage in outreach activities to promote mental health awareness and services for children.
- Provide consultation to healthcare providers on child mental health issues.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) with a specialization in child or pediatric psychology.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting.
- Strong knowledge of child development, psychopathology, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Excellent assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
- Ability to build rapport and establish trust with young patients and their families.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in the field.
- Experience conducting research and applying findings to clinical practice.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Experience providing crisis intervention and support.
- Ability to supervise and mentor psychology interns and trainees.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical guidelines related to pediatric psychology.
- Experience developing and implementing prevention and early intervention programs.
- Ability to provide education and training to staff, families, and the community.
- Strong advocacy skills for promoting children's mental health needs.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting?
- How do you approach developing individualized treatment plans for young patients?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging case you have worked on and how you handled it?
- How do you stay current with advancements in the field of pediatric psychology?
- What strategies do you use to build rapport and establish trust with young patients and their families?
- How do you handle crisis situations involving children and their families?
- Can you describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team?
- How do you ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines in your practice?
- What is your experience with conducting research and applying findings to clinical practice?
- How do you provide education and training to staff, families, and the community on child mental health issues?