Pediatric Psychologist, Hematology/Oncology Survivorship (Open Rank)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time faculty position in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine, specifically within the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The role is focused on the Cancer Survivorship Program, providing long-term follow-up care to survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer and bone marrow transplantation. The position integrates patient care, clinical research, and training. The psychologist will be part of a multidisciplinary team, offering clinical assessment, brief intervention, and outpatient consultation-liaison services. Responsibilities include interdisciplinary care, treatment planning, liaising with medical colleagues and community partners, and education. The position also involves collaboration with various healthcare professionals and opportunities for clinical research. Psychology faculty also engage in educational training and supervision of fellows, interns, and students. The Aflac Psychology Section offers a supportive environment for professional development and service activities.

Requirements

PhD/PsyD from an APA/CPA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited internship
Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship with specific focus in pediatric psychology
Currently licensed as a psychologist or license eligible to practice in Georgia
Eligible to obtain board certification within seven years of being hired
Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
Experience in conducting clinical supervision
Proficient in neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and/or treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults

Nice To Haves

Related pediatric hematology/oncology experience
Board certification (ABPP)
Experience in providing family therapy/counseling
Experience in writing and research
Strong record of scholarship and extramural grant funding (may be eligible for a reduction in clinical responsibilities if successful in securing grant funding to cover clinical effort)

Responsibilities

Oversees and develops assessments and/or treatments for specialty pediatric population.
Assists with translation of findings into therapeutic approaches which can be utilized by a transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary team.
May supervise students/fellows, pre-doctoral interns, and/or postdoctoral fellows.
Cooperates and collaborates with parents, caretakers, and other professionals to meet the total needs of the patient and family.
Counsels and educates families.
Assists with the coordination of a clinical database and promotes research.
Provides clinical assessment, brief intervention, and outpatient consultation-liaison services through the multidisciplinary Cancer Survivorship clinics.
Supports and implements new program initiatives for adolescent and young adult survivors and integration into clinical research.
Engages in interdisciplinary care including clinic evaluations; treatment planning; liaising with medical colleagues, adult care providers, and community partners; and education.
Provides effective delivery of services (e.g., psychological assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
Integrates infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development, including referral to outside agencies as appropriate.
Provides appropriate assessment and treatment, including modifications for special population(s).
Develops and successfully implements assessment standards and treatment plans that support established goals.
Documents weekly/monthly treatment notes and assessment reports following established standards.
Completes discharge and follows up according to departmental standards, including liaison services to patient’s local school systems to assist with school re-entry and consultation for individual education program development as appropriate.
Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program.
Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs and provides appropriate direction to the team to meet these needs.
Maintains an emphasis on minimizing duplication and increasing efficiency.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement, meeting required continuing education standards.
Provides clinical supervision to fellows, interns, psychometrists, students, and other employees as assigned.
Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.