Psychologist or BCBA-D, Complex Behavior Support Program

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Emory University School of Medicine are conducting a search for an outstanding psychologist with specialization in pediatric psychology to provide clinical care and support in the Complex Behavior Support Program. Specifically, we are seeking a psychologist who will join our team of psychologists and BCBA-Ds in the Complex Behavior Support Program serving children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a related developmental disability. We are seeking applicants who will work in both the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Programs (OP). IOP provides behavioral intervention to children who engage in severe challenging behavior. Children seen in IOP attend 5-days/week, 5 hours/day for an average of 16 weeks. Each child is staffed at a 3:1 ratio, allowing for a high level of precision in the behavioral assessments and treatments conducted. The program also emphasizes caregiver training and development of socially valid interventions. A range of outpatient programs provide care to children who engage in mild to moderate challenging behavior. OP see patients once a week and focuses on caregiver training. Most OP services are provided for 12 weeks, but can be longer or shorter depending on how the child responds to treatment. We are looking for individuals who are interested in providing a high level of clinical care and who are interested in contributing to innovative assessment, treatment, and research activities. The psychologist will join a multidisciplinary treatment team that includes professionals from nursing, psychiatry and care coordination. Intervention focuses on the use of applied behavior analysis for the assessment and treatment of complex behavior problems. This position will support a clinical caseload that includes case management for patients in IOP, conducting evaluations, providing direct services through our outpatient clinics and supervision of psychology trainees. There will also be opportunities for independent and/or collaborative research – contributing to a research team that has several ongoing clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and single-case design studies underway.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD
License-eligible or licensed to practice as psychologist in the state of Georgia.
Completion of postdoctoral fellowship focused on the assessment and treatment of complex behavior problems.
Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program in psychology
Completion of an APA-accredited internship
Completion of postdoctoral fellowship
Clinical training/background in applied behavior analysis and psychology with experience in the assessment and treatment of severe problem behaviors in children with developmental disabilities.
License-eligible to practice as a psychologist in the state of Georgia.

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 patient care which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children's policies and procedures.
Participates in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication in a timely manner to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
Provides supervision as appropriate to allied health providers and/or support staff in the clinical area.
A commitment to a model of care centered on inter-professional and collaborative teams of service delivery.
Actively support research activities underway in the Complex Behavior Support Program and Division of Autism and Related Disorders.
Seek additional opportunities to support and lead research efforts as time and interest allow.
Provides direct supervision for trainees, ensuring adequate opportunities for training through teaching, patient contact, case review and research.
Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area and the organization overall.
Participates in activities that enhance professional development.
Completes and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the assigned area.
Participate in the development of goals for the department including research, quality and customer service initiatives.