Psychologist

The Psychologist is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division and/or Center leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner; Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; Provide on-call services as determined by the Division Chief; Actively participate in family centered care and refer patients to specialists and relevant ancillary services as appropriate; Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives; Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques; Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty; Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals; Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects; Participate in CNMC's medical education programs; Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively; Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, and safety and infection control standards; Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation; Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement

Requirements

Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or PhD in Developmental or Clinical Psychology or PsyD (Required); Successful completion of postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology (Required); Psychologist licensed in VA, MD, or DC to start, with expectation of eventual licensure in all 3 jurisdictions (Required); If not yet licensed in Washington, DC at time of start, must hold DC psychology associate prior to start date; Knowledge of current principles, methods and interventions for the delivery of psychological services including diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise; Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychological care; Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care; Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team; Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise; Ability to maintain quality and safety standards; Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Education and remains current on developments in his/her subspecialty

Nice to have

3 years experience as member of a multidisciplinary team and working with parents across ethnic boundaries; Experience in a pediatric academic setting; Evidence of participation in collaborative research within the realm of early childhood; Interest in teaching/supervision

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package; Fair and competitive total rewards package