Staff Psychologist-Grand Island, NE

Boys Town • Grand Island, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts psychological treatment and assessment services to families and children referred to the Behavioral Health Clinic. This role involves providing psychological assessments and therapy, completing clinical documentation, meeting productivity expectations, and conducting clinical, cognitive, and psychoeducational assessments. The position also requires providing clinical consultation, assisting in establishing and maintaining a referral base, and obtaining ongoing education to stay current with effective clinical practices. Boys Town is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and offers a unique work environment where employees are valued for their strengths and differences. Working at Boys Town is described as more than just a job, but a way of life.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, school, and/or counseling psychology required.
• Completion of an APA approved internship or equivalent required.
• 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 required.
• Licensed (or licensable) Psychologist in the state in which practicing required.

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.
• 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 or pediatricians, schools, other treatment providers, and general community referrals.
• Obtains ongoing education related to the fields of clinical psychology, behavioral pediatrics, and clinical assessment and intervention.

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.
• Additional cost savings in pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.
• Free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

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