Clinical Child Psychologist

Cottage Health•Santa Barbara, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cottage Clinical Associates seeks a Clinical Child Psychologist for their Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic. This role is to provide clinical neurodevelopmental and behavioral psychology services to youth (birth through 21 years) with significant developmental, mental, behavioral/emotional and learning disorders and the families of these patients, in an outpatient setting. Includes diagnosis, evaluation, testing, consulting and therapy services. Encompasses communication and collaboration with pediatric subspecialists, therapists, residents, families, school personnel, and other healthcare and community providers. Collaborates with colleagues in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurology, Adolescent Medicine, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology with specialization in child/adolescent clinical or school psychology or neurodevelopmental and behavioral psychology.
California Board of Psychology License.
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
1 year of supervised post-doctoral experience.

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric or child clinical psychology.
Eligible for board certification in clinical and/or health psychology.
Training and specialization in diagnostic instruments including Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
4-5 years’ experience in the treatment of children with mental, developmental disabilities and/or behavior challenges.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical neurodevelopmental and behavioral psychology services to youth (birth through 21 years) with significant developmental, mental, behavioral/emotional and learning disorders and their families in an outpatient setting.
Conduct diagnosis, evaluation, testing, consulting, and therapy services.
Communicate and collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, therapists, residents, families, school personnel, and other healthcare and community providers.
Collaborate with colleagues in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurology, Adolescent Medicine, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.