What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
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Monday-FridayShift Start Time
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Being an employee at Children's is more than just protocols and medication rounds—it’s knowing when a hug is the most important thing in the world to a child. It’s knowing that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. But, most important, it’s giving patients and families exactly the care they need, when they need it.
Job Description
Experience
Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
Experience in conducting clinical supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in providing family therapy/counseling
Experience in writing and research
Education
Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology
Certification Summary
Georgia licensed psychologist
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and/or treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults
Job Responsibilities
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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