Staff Psychologist-Center for Behavioral Health

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys Town is seeking a Staff Psychologist to conduct psychological treatment and assessment services for families and children referred to the Behavioral Health Clinic. This role involves providing direct clinical services, conducting various assessments, and collaborating with internal and external referral sources. The position also emphasizes ongoing professional development and adherence to the Boys Town mission and values. Boys Town offers a supportive work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion, and provides comprehensive benefits to its employees.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, school, and/or counseling psychology.
• Completion of an APA approved internship or equivalent.
• Proficiency in assessing and treating a wide range of clinical concerns and diagnoses such as disruptive behavior problems, ADHD, oppositional and defiant behavior, sleep disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and fears, motor habits, academic problems and ASDs.
• Licensed (or licensable) Psychologist in the state in which practicing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of psychology with an emphasis on behavioral pediatrics (primary care psychology), behavioral psychology and/or cognitive behavioral theories.
• Knowledge of clinical diagnostic criteria and emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of administering, scoring and interpreting a wide variety of standardized psychological tests and measures.
• Skill in determining diagnoses, providing therapy, conducting evaluation, and administering standardized tests and measures.
• Ability to apply psychological principles to therapeutic intervention with individuals, groups and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological assessments and provides therapy to children and families.
• Provides psychological therapeutic services to clients each week.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and within expected timeframes, ensuring professional content.
• Meets monthly clinical productivity expectations.
• Conducts clinical, cognitive, and psychoeducational assessments.
• Provides clinical consultation pertaining to children and families referred for services.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a referral base from Boys Town, pediatricians, schools, other treatment providers, and general community referrals.
• Obtains ongoing education related to clinical psychology, behavioral pediatrics, and clinical assessment and intervention, including consultation, CE opportunities, and professional literature.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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