Child & Adolescent Psychologist

Cook Children's Health Care System•Southlake, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child & Adolescent Psychologist will work with our multi-disciplinary team to provide psychology and psychiatry services to children and adolescents, ages 2 -18 with behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders. The primary focus of this role will be conducting psychological testing but a background in both testing and therapy is preferred. The Psychologist must possess knowledge and understanding of normal pediatric/adolescent growth and brain development and have experience with pediatric/adolescent mental health diagnoses and a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA accredited institution.
Training in child growth and development.
Experience using a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas, or the ability to obtain (will consider Provisional License if close to licensure).
American Heart Association CPR must be obtained prior to start.

Nice To Haves

Background in both testing and therapy is preferred.
Experience providing therapy to children with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care.
Understand the impact of trauma and ecological, biological, and developmental factors on children and adolescents.
Prior experience working with children & families.

Responsibilities

Provide psychology and psychiatry services to children and adolescents, ages 2 -18 with behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders.
Conduct psychological testing.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Develop outstanding leadership skills.
Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care.
Maintain a positive experience for all children and families.