Psychologist - Feeding Center

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$36,279 - $205,640

About The Position

The Psychologist provides psychological services to patients and families and develops and supports clinical services within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) and the Hospital. The role includes participation in and leadership of training activities, department and hospital committees and initiatives, and potentially program development and quality improvement activities. The psychologist may serve as an educator, role model, and mentor; take part in local, regional, and national professional activities; and engage in clinical research as appropriate. In some settings, the role may have a matrixed reporting relationship to a physician leader outside the Department. The psychologist provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for children and families in inpatient, day hospital, and/or outpatient settings, while meeting applicable clinical, productivity, documentation, billing, and regulatory standards. The position also involves collaboration with clinical and administrative colleagues, consultation, teaching and training, professional engagement, and other departmental and hospital responsibilities. Clinical research duties apply when relevant to the role.

Requirements

Doctorate in Psychology.
APA- or CPA-accredited internship training.
Completed post-doctoral training in child- and adolescent-focused psychology.
Pennsylvania psychologist license required upon hire.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients, and the public.
Epic training.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to accept feedback and incorporate it into professional growth and performance improvement.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
High school diploma or GED is listed as required.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services to children and families in inpatient, day hospital, and/or outpatient settings, and communicate with referral sources as indicated.
Perform clinical services at the effort designated by the supervisor and adhere to DCAPBS productivity standards.
Maintain an Epic schedule in appointment-based settings that reflects availability, anticipated vacation and conference time, and sufficient openings to meet productivity expectations and account for late cancellations and no-shows.
Follow CHOP and DCAPBS policies and procedures for clinical and administrative activity associated with direct patient care.
Practice as an independent clinician and in accordance with applicable professional and licensing standards.
Meet CHOP, DCAPBS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory patient-care standards, as well as clinical and billing documentation standards.
Support compliance with standards through periodic direct observation of clinical activity, chart review, and discussion with non-DCAPBS team members.
As applicable, develop clinical and treatment protocols and peer education programs, monitor compliance, collaborate on evidence-based models of care, mentor clinicians, and lead program development or quality and patient-safety initiatives.
Collaborate with DCAPBS and other department or division colleagues to ensure care meets patients’ circumstances and needs.
Respond to consultation and service requests in a timely manner and work with DCAPBS administration to support appropriate patient scheduling.
Participate in department, division, and institutional meetings and committees, including in membership or leadership roles as appropriate.
Participate in departmental training programs by providing clinical supervision, lectures, and facilitated learning experiences; contribute to interprofessional training and training-faculty activities.
Engage in professional activities, including professional organization membership and dissemination of psychological science or clinical care at local, regional, or national levels.
When applicable, conduct and support psychological research, including research design and planning, data analysis, dissemination of findings, publications, grant or contract applications, appropriate use of research funds, and clinical services or consultation within research protocols.
Complete mandatory education, annual PPD testing, influenza vaccination, and other vaccinations required by CHOP policy.
Maintain licensure and complete required continuing education.
Collaborate with internal staff to complete CHOP requirements, including the Medical Staff Application.
Establish professional growth plans with a supervisor and participate in clinical program development, community service, and ongoing professional practice evaluations as a clinician and peer reviewer.
Demonstrate commitment to the Department, Division, and Hospital.