Psychologist - BHIP

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Upper Merion Township, PA

6d•$36,279 - $205,640•Onsite

About The Position

The psychologist provides consultation and brief intervention services to medical inpatient units at CHOP as part of its multidisciplinary consultation-liaison service. The team provides clinical services to children and families receiving medical care at the Philadelphia and King of Prussia hospital campuses. Typical consultations include evaluations and brief interventions for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, difficulties coping with illness or hospitalization, and pain. Services may also be provided in day hospital and/or outpatient settings. The role includes participation in and leadership of training activities within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) and the Hospital, as well as participation in department and hospital committees and initiatives. The psychologist may contribute to program development and quality improvement activities, serve as an educator, role model, and mentor, and participate in local, regional, and national professional activities. The position is based primarily at either the King of Prussia or Philadelphia hospital campus, with opportunities to provide services at both campuses if desired and approved by the supervising psychologist.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
APA- or CPA-accredited internship training.
Completed postdoctoral 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 and clear communication skills.
Ability to accept feedback and incorporate it into professional growth and performance improvement.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation 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 level of effort designated by the supervisor and adhere to DCAPBS productivity standards.
Follow CHOP and DCAPBS policies and procedures for clinical and administrative activity related to direct patient care.
Practice as an independent clinician in accordance with applicable professional and licensing standards.
Meet CHOP, DCAPBS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards for patient care, clinical documentation, and billing documentation.
Support evaluation of practice standards through direct observation, chart review, and discussion with non-DCAPBS team members.
Potentially develop clinical and treatment protocols and peer education programs, monitor compliance, collaborate on empirically based models of care, mentor clinicians, and lead program development and quality or patient safety initiatives.
Collaborate with DCAPBS and other department or division colleagues to ensure care is consistent with patient circumstances and needs.
Respond to consultation and service requests in a timely manner.
Participate in DCAPBS and CHOP committees and in appropriate department, division, and institution meetings.
Participate in department training programs, potentially providing clinical supervision, lectures, and facilitated learning experiences.
Provide high-quality educational experiences for trainees and contribute to interprofessional training and training-faculty activities.
Engage in professional organizations and DCAPBS, CHOP, regional, and national activities, and disseminate psychological science and/or clinical care.
Complete mandatory education, annual PPD testing, influenza vaccination, and other vaccinations required by CHOP policy.
Maintain licensure and complete required continuing education.
Work 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 and community service.
Participate in ongoing professional practice evaluations as a clinician and peer reviewer.