Child and Adolescent Psychologist

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Provides psychological evaluation, therapy, education, consultation, and testing for children, families, and adults in Behavioral Health and in clinics, agencies, physician offices, and community settings as assigned. The role may support behavioral health outpatient care, integrated primary care, pediatric medical settings, inpatient units, specialty clinics, and pediatric psychology services. The psychologist establishes professional relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and other professionals; documents patient care; participates in department and community activities; and provides presentations, interviews, consultation, and supervision as requested. Depending on departmental needs, the role may also participate in transplant program functions. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 40 hours per week. A $20,000 hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available if eligible.

Requirements

PhD or Psy.D. from an accredited school of psychology.
Completion of a one-year predoctoral or postdoctoral clinical internship through an APA-accredited program.
Current and valid licensure as a Psychologist in Nebraska, or eligibility for Nebraska licensure.
Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, interpersonal dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other clinical professionals to gather and exchange patient information.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 90% of work time while providing therapy, observing patient responses, scoring tests, and documenting progress.
Readiness to go to the hospital at odd hours for rotating on-call services.
Knowledge and skill in providing age-appropriate care to children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a Psychologist, preferably in a behavioral health or pediatric setting.
Non-Violent Intervention training.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation, psychotherapy, psychological testing, and other Behavioral Health services to children, families, and adults.
Provide services on inpatient units or in clinics as assigned, including pediatric psychology consult/liaison services and participation in specialty clinics.
Complete assigned weekly intake assessments, consultations, and therapeutic sessions.
Conduct evaluations, treatment planning, and treatment procedures appropriate to patient needs.
Follow American Psychological Association ethical standards.
Design training curricula, recruit learners, evaluate learner progress, collaborate with training institution staff, and supervise learners when assigned to training responsibilities.
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and other professionals.
Complete letters and reports for referral sources or agencies within five days of client contact, as appropriate.
Respond promptly and appropriately to phone calls and requests for information, and interact courteously and respectfully with staff and physicians.
Provide rotating on-call coverage, follow on-call protocols, respond to pages within 10 minutes, and present at the hospital within 30 minutes when requested for mental status evaluations.
Ensure appropriate follow-up for on-call requests.
Participate in department staff meetings, peer supervision meetings, supervisory sessions, and department events.
Support reimbursement by submitting complete superbills immediately after patient sessions and obtaining required insurance authorizations or notifications.
Provide non-clinical services in the interest of the department or hospital.
Give presentations, participate in media interviews, and serve on committees or hospital and community teams as requested.
Provide presentations or supervision meetings for students, interns, or staff, and provide clinical supervision or classes when requested.
Supervise masters-prepared therapists’ diagnostic and clinical interviews, case progress, and patient mental status examinations when requested by the Manager.
Maintain adequate documentation of intake information, psychological testing, treatment plans, and contacts related to patient care.
Complete progress notes within five days of standard client contact, and before leaving the treatment setting for patients expressing self-injurious behavior or thoughts.
Complete psychological reports within 10 days of testing and intake summaries within two treatment sessions, including diagnoses and treatment plans.
Document contacts with teachers, attorneys, family members, and others involved in providing or receiving patient information within five days.
Participate in Transplant program functions when required by departmental or organizational needs.
Maintain regular attendance and meet the physical requirements described in the job posting.