Child and Adolescent / Pediatric Psychologist- Hiram, GA

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group in Georgia seeks a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist to expand pediatric behavioral health services in Paulding. You will provide testing and evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents up to age 18, collaborating with psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and therapists in a co-located clinic.

The position requires a Ph.D./Psy.D. in clinical psychology (APA-accredited), APA internship, postdoctoral fellowship, GA licensure or eligibility, and specialty training in

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical psychology (APA-accredited).
• Completed APA internship and postdoc in child/adolescent psychology.
• Georgia licensure or eligibility and strong behavioral health background.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychological testing for individuals up to 18 years old.
• Provide evidence-based therapy and brief interventions.
• Write reports and document in EMR (Epic).
• Consult with psychiatrists, therapists and pediatricians regularly.

Skills

Advanced assessment

CBT

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

APA-accredited PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology

APA-accredited internship

Postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology

Licensure or licensure-eligibility in GA

Child/adolescent specialty training

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Wellstar’s Behavioral Health Service Line is pleased to announce a new position for a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist. This clinician will support Wellstar’s expanded behavioral health services for the child and adolescent population in east Paulding County. The clinician will work with a multi-disciplinary team of child/adolescent psychiatrists, a pediatric neuropsychologist, and masters-level therapists – with an aim of helping to develop a comprehensive pediatric behavioral health program that meets the needs of the Paulding community. The pediatric psychologist will provide psychological testing and evidence-based therapy and intervention services to support the needs of children, adolescents, and their families.

Wellstar Paulding submarket is a rapidly growing area in greater Atlanta. This position will be co-located within a large pediatric clinic, which is staffed by pediatricians and pediatric advanced practitioners. Within the clinic is a new pediatric behavioral health pod, which will allow for on-site sub-specialty services, while also allowing for consistent consultation between the behavioral health and medical teams.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• The pediatric psychologist we are seeking will need a diverse skill set, with refined diagnostic and intervention skills.
• (S)He will function as a clinician with up to 50% time allocated to the provision of testing and intervention services for individuals up to the age of 18.
• (S)He should be equipped to conduct brief (and when necessary more comprehensive) psychological testing, using a variety of methods including tests of intelligence, child development, cognition (e.g., attention, executive functioning), personality (objective and projective), and social/emotional functioning.
• (S)He will write psychological reports and document using Wellstar’s electronic medical record (i.e. Epic).
• In addition to testing, (s)he will allocate 50% time to the provision of brief interventions using evidence-based methods.
• (S)He should have the ability to apply cognitive-behavioral (CBT), parent-child interactive therapy, and other treatments to a heterogenous population.
• (S)He will consult regularly with Wellstar child/adolescent psychiatrists, therapists, pediatricians, etc.
• In addition to testing and therapy services, the psychologist might provide intermittent clinical supervision, conduct staff trainings, and serve on committees under the Behavioral Health and Pediatric Service Line structures.

Skills Needed:

• The ideal candidate will possess advanced assessment skills in the area of clinical and child/adolescent psychology.
• (S)He should be familiar with a variety of psychological tests and methods, and possess the ability to integrate complex quantitative and qualitative information to formulate diagnostic conceptualizations.
• (S)He should be an astute observer of human behavior and a strong communicator – both verbally and in writing.
• The psychologist should be comfortable working with patients with moderate acuity psychiatric and developmental conditions.
• (S)He should possess experience with an array of conditions including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum conditions, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorders, school-avoidance, etc.
• (S)He should have advanced knowledge of risk factors related to suicidality and demonstrate sound professional judgment to determine when inpatient and/or involuntary treatment may be needed.
• Further, the pediatric psychologist should be a strong interventionist – able to apply evidence-based treatments to a heterogenous group of patients.
• (S)He should have the ability to apply his/her understanding of human motivations to facilitate meaningful behavioral changes.
• The psychologist should exhibit professionalism and have the ability to assert him/herself effectively as a member of the Medical Staff.
• Although there is a strong cohort of clinical psychologists/neuropsychologists at Wellstar, this is the first pediatric psychologist position. As such, the clinician should possess a strong commitment to demonstrating and applying the contributions of psychology as a discipline.
• (S)He should possess the commitment and ability to cultivate strong relationships with medical colleagues and others – helping to foster teamwork and an emotionally-healthy work environment.
• While functioning with high autonomy, (s)he should possess a strong grasp of professional ethics, seeking consultation from other members of the Wellstar Psychological Services department as needed.

Required Minimum Education & Experience:

• (1) a doctorate degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA),
• (2) completion of an APA-accredited internship,
• (3) completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in an area of Clinical Psychology,
• (4) licensure or license-eligibility as a Psychologist in the State of Georgia, and
• (5) advanced training on internship/fellowship working with a child/adolescent population.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.