Pediatric Psychologist - Cardiology
About The Position
The Division of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology at Levine Children’s Hospital is recruiting a full-time Pediatric Psychologist to provide evidence-based consultation-liaison, assessment, and intervention services to pediatric patients and their families receiving care at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Congenital Heart Center and those admitted to our inpatient Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and progressive cardiology unit. The congenital heart center serves a diverse patient population including patients with congenital heart defects, arrythmias, genetic heart conditions, heart failure, transplant, and preventative cardiology. Responsibilities will include provision of individual and family psychotherapy, brief consultation-liaison services in the inpatient setting, brief psychosocial assessments in multidisciplinary clinics, and care coordination with an interdisciplinary team. There may be opportunities for neurodevelopmental assessment. Psychologists at Levine Children’s also participate in the training of psychology practicum students and other trainees. Clinical research, quality improvement projects, and new program development are encouraged. This position is eligible for a faculty appointment through the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from, an APA approved training program required
- License eligible or currently licensed as a Licensed Practicing Psychologist from the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Practicing Psychologists required
- BLS required per policy guidelines
- PhD or PsyD from an APA/CPA-accredited program
- Must have completed a child clinical or pediatric psychology internship
- Applicants should be licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina prior to employment
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric psychology fellowship training
- Experience working in pediatric inpatient hospital settings is strongly preferred
- Encouraged to pursue PSYPACT licensure
Responsibilities
- Provision of individual and family psychotherapy
- Brief consultation-liaison services in the inpatient setting
- Brief psychosocial assessments in multidisciplinary clinics
- Care coordination with an interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for neurodevelopmental assessment
- Participation in the training of psychology practicum students and other trainees
- Clinical research, quality improvement projects, and new program development are encouraged
- Conducts assessments based on clinical interview, presenting information and clinical standards of program.
- Formulates an appropriate diagnosis using standards established in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation.
- Collaborates with appropriate guardians to insure effective service delivery.
- Provides clinical supervision of Psychologist I, predoctoral interns and/or graduate practicum students in the practice of psychology.
- Conducts forensic evaluations and provides court testimony as an expert witness when directed.
- Selects, administers, and interprets psychological instruments, including a written report on psychological evaluation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of various treatment modalities and theoretical applications based on current clinical standards.
- Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
- Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate skills and assessment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
