Clinical Child Psychologist

Carilion Medical Center•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

The clinical psychologist provides assessment and therapeutic services to patients. These services include, but are not limited to, extensive psychological evaluations, individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy, treatment planning and discharge. Coordinates and provides individualized age-appropriate care for patients. Works with patients who are undergoing psychiatric care and rehabilitation for functional deficits. Conducts extensive psychological assessments, using methods which include, but are not limited to, personality and intelligence testing, brief screening for brain impairment, and more extensive neuropsychological testing. Interprets and reports results of psychological assessments in an accurate and timely manner. Assesses patients need for services; treats accordingly within the parameters of the mast treatment plan for each patient and documents interventions; and develops/maintains therapeutic relationships with individuals. Serves as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, participating in the coordination of the patients treatment with the attending physician, care team members, referral sources, family, and /or others. Collaborates with other therapists and team members and supports the process of team building within the department and throughout the organization. Enhances professional growth by participating in educational activities to ensure ongoing competence in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists with special projects. Provides education and training for other professional disciplines, hospital staff, and/or community groups/individuals.

Requirements

Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA accredited graduate school required.
Experience: Two years clinical experience which may include the year of internship required. The second year must be post-graduate and include supervision by a licensed Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed by Virginia by the Board of Medicine as a clinical psychologist or by the Board of Psychology as a Psychologist (Clinical), or in West Virginia by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists required.
Must have de-escalation training successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained annually going forward when working in the inpatient environment.
Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with physicians and other health care providers.
Must have a commitment to continuing education.

Responsibilities

Provides assessment and therapeutic services to patients.
Conducts extensive psychological assessments.
Interprets and reports results of psychological assessments in an accurate and timely manner.
Assesses patients need for services; treats accordingly within the parameters of the mast treatment plan for each patient and documents interventions; and develops/maintains therapeutic relationships with individuals.
Serves as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, participating in the coordination of the patients treatment.
Collaborates with other therapists and team members and supports the process of team building within the department and throughout the organization.
Enhances professional growth by participating in educational activities to ensure ongoing competence in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Assists with special projects.
Provides education and training for other professional disciplines, hospital staff, and/or community groups/individuals.