Psychologist - Trauma Focus

Children’s Minnesota•St. Paul, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Department Overview The Midwest Children's Resource Center is a hospital-based Child Advocacy Center that provides medical diagnosis, psychological assessment, and treatment for children and their families affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. In addition, they are available for telephone consultation 24/7 for child protection, law enforcement agencies, physicians, therapists, attorneys, and concerned parent. MCRC also offers an innovative community delivered healthcare intervention for runaway youth. Position Summary This position is .8 FTE working 4 days per week. Assess and treat children ranging in age from preschool to pre-teen who are suspected or confirmed victims of maltreatment, primarily sexual and physical abuse. Utilize appropriate trauma assessment tools and provide trauma focused psychotherapy. Remain current on evidence-based interventions related to trauma. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will participate in case conferences and coordinate with various professionals at Children’s MN and in the community to provide a comprehensive range of client services. Referrals received from investigative agencies, emergency departments, primary care and mental health providers, child protection services, schools, parents, self-referrals and a variety of community agencies. Provide training to professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and skill in medical evaluation, interviewing children, psychological assessment, and treating abused children.

Requirements

Licensed as a psychologist (LP) in the State of Minnesota
Graduation from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program (applies to all degrees obtained since 1980).
Successful completion of an APA Accredited Doctoral Internship, and evidence of specialty training in a pediatric related field such as child, pediatric, clinical, or school psychology, or submit a letter explaining how the applicant's training qualifies him/her to exercise the privileges requested
PhD, PsyD, EdD, or MA, MEQ, MS in a psychological field
Must be adept at assessing and treating pre-school and school age children.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with abused and traumatized kids is highly preferred.
Prior experience with evidence-based interventions such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is preferred.
Ideal candidate will possess specific expertise in assessment and treatment of abused children, the ability to testify in a court of law, and the ability to consult and train community professionals on issues related to child maltreatment.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat children ranging in age from preschool to pre-teen who are suspected or confirmed victims of maltreatment, primarily sexual and physical abuse.
Utilize appropriate trauma assessment tools and provide trauma focused psychotherapy.
Remain current on evidence-based interventions related to trauma.
Participate in case conferences and coordinate with various professionals at Children’s MN and in the community to provide a comprehensive range of client services.
Provide training to professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and skill in medical evaluation, interviewing children, psychological assessment, and treating abused children.