Psychologist - BHIP

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $36,279 - $205,640 • Onsite

About The Position

The psychologist provides consultation and brief intervention services to medical inpatient units at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), serving as a provider within its multidisciplinary consultation-liaison service. The service supports children and families receiving medical care across the Philadelphia and King of Prussia hospital campuses. Typical consultations include evaluation and brief intervention for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, coping with illness or hospitalization, and pain. The role is based primarily at either the King of Prussia or Philadelphia campus, with potential to provide services at both locations if desired and approved by the supervising psychologist.

The psychologist provides clinical services independently and in coordination with referral sources and colleagues. The role also includes opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership, program development, quality improvement, patient safety, education and training, mentorship, committees, community service, and local, regional, and national professional activities. The psychologist maintains professional licensure and continuing education, fulfills CHOP and departmental clinical, administrative, billing, and documentation requirements, and participates in ongoing professional practice evaluation.

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.
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• 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.

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 percentage of effort designated by the supervisor and adhere to DCAPBS productivity standards.
• Follow CHOP and DCAPBS policies and procedures for clinical and administrative activity associated with direct patient care.
• Practice as an independent clinician and ensure professional practice complies with applicable professional and licensing standards.
• Ensure CHOP, DCAPBS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory patient-care standards are met.
• Meet CHOP and DCAPBS clinical and billing documentation standards.
• Participate in regular and periodic direct observation of clinical activity, chart review, and discussion with non-DCAPBS team members to ensure standards are met.
• As applicable, develop clinical and treatment protocols and peer education programs, and monitor compliance through observation and chart review.
• Collaborate with DCAPBS clinicians to operationalize and develop empirically based models of care.
• As applicable, serve as a resource and mentor for DCAPBS clinicians and lead program development and quality improvement or patient-safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with DCAPBS and other department or division colleagues to support care appropriate to patient circumstances and needs.
• Respond to consultation and service requests in a timely manner.
• Participate in DCAPBS and CHOP committees and attend relevant department, division, and institutional meetings.
• Participate in departmental training programs, which may include clinical supervision, lectures, and facilitated learning experiences.
• Contribute to interprofessional training and participate in activities of the training faculty.
• Participate in professional organizations and DCAPBS, CHOP, regional, and national activities, and disseminate psychological science 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.
• Collaborate with internal staff to complete CHOP requirements, including the Medical Staff Application.
• Establish professional growth plans with the supervisor.
• Participate in clinical program development, community service, and ongoing professional practice evaluations as a clinician and peer reviewer.

Benefits

• Annual influenza vaccine is provided as a condition of employment for employees working in patient-care buildings or with patient-facing responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree