Pediatric Clinical Psychologist

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Licensed Psychologist provide therapy and diagnostic testing to children, and behavioral consulting to their families. Our therapy methods include play therapy, trauma-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and collaborative problem solving. This role provides psychology and psychiatry services for families whose children and adolescents, ages 2 to 18 who are experiencing behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders. 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. An understanding of the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan is preferred.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA accredited institution.
• Ability to use a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests.
• Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas, or the ability to obtain.
• American Heart Association CPR must be obtained prior to start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing therapy to children with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care.
• Prior experience or postdoc experience in a pediatric setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to learn, grow, and develop outstanding leadership skills.
• Understanding of the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and diagnostic testing to children.
• Provide behavioral consulting to families.
• Utilize play therapy, trauma-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and collaborative problem solving.
• Provide psychology and psychiatry services for children and adolescents (ages 2-18) experiencing behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and emotional challenges.
• Diagnose and treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Maintain a positive experience for all children and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree