Clinical Child Psychologist - Early Psychosis

92 Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is expanding its CLEAR Clinic to provide interdisciplinary care for youths up to 21 with psychosis risk or first-episode psychosis. The Clinical Psychologist will join a team of psychiatrists, therapists, and nurses to deliver pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and family-centered care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based treatments such as CBT for psychosis, family-focused therapy, and ACT for psychosis, with supervision of trainees and collaboration with schools to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA/CPA accredited program and complete APA accredited child internship.
• Licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within hospital timelines.
• Expertise in treating children/adolescents with evidence-based approaches.
• Open to both early career and experienced psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychological assessments, therapy, and consultation tailored to pediatric patients.
• Develops treatment plans and manages care coordination with interdisciplinary team.
• Discharges planning and liaison with local school systems for re-entry and IEP development.
• Maintains family-centered care and therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
• Mentors/ supervises fellows, interns, psychometrists, students, and other trainees.
• Promotes continuous improvement of care quality and outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric assessments

Clinical supervision

CBT for psychosis

Family-focused therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D.

Job description

Job Description

Children's Behavioral and Mental Health Center is undergoing rapid growth and transformation. We are working to innovate the mental health care system for children in Georgia and are recruiting dedicated and experienced team members who are eager to join this mission. Children's is seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in serving youth to age 21 years experiencing serious mental illness with psychosis. The psychologist will work within the outpatient CLEAR Clinic to provide access to interdisciplinary treatment meeting the mental health needs of children and teens who experience first episode psychosis or clinical high risk for psychosis. The CLEAR Clinic aims to provide pharmacotherapy, individual psychotherapy, caregiver training, and case management for patients recently discharged from an acute psychiatric care setting (emergency department or inpatient psychiatric unit), referred from the Children's system, or identified within the general Behavioral Mental Health Outpatient Clinic. Appointments are primarily in-person. Psychologists work closely with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, behavioral and mental health therapists (LCSWs and LPCs), social workers, and nurse case managers to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for each patient. Psychologists participate in the training of psychology doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows as well other behavioral mental health trainees. Candidates with a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis, Family-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Psychosis preferred. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA/CPA accredited program and must have completed an APA accredited child internship. Additionally, applicants must have expertise in treating children and adolescents using evidence-based treatment approaches. This position is open to both early career and experienced psychologists. Applicants should be licensed or licensed-eligible in Georgia prior to employment and must obtain board certification within hospital timelines. Children's strives to meet the healthcare needs of all patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status and insurance coverage. Oversees and develops assessments and/or treatments for specialty pediatric population. Assists with translation of findings into therapeutic approaches which can be utilized by a transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary team. May supervise students/fellows, pre-doctoral interns, and/or postdoctoral fellows. Cooperates and collaborates with parents, caretakers, and other professionals to meet the total needs of the patient and family. Counsels and educates families. Assists with the coordination of a clinical database and promotes research.

Opportunity

Opportunity for program development is possible.

Experience

• Four years of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
• Experience in conducting clinical supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing family therapy/counseling
• Experience in writing and research

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology

Certification Summary

• Georgia licensed psychologist

Basic Life Support

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and/or treatments of children, adolescents, and young adults

Job Responsibilities

• Provides effective delivery of services (e.g., psychological assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
• Integrates infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development, including referral to outside agencies as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate assessment and treatment, including modifications for special population(s).
• Develops and successfully implements assessment standards and treatment plans that support established goals.
• Documents weekly/monthly treatment notes and assessment reports following established standards.
• Completes discharge and follows up according to departmental standards, including liaison services to patient’s local school systems to assist with school re-entry and consultation for individual education program development as appropriate.
• Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
• Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
• Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
• Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program.
• Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs and provides appropriate direction to the team to meet these needs.
• Maintains an emphasis on minimizing duplication and increasing efficiency.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement, meeting required continuing education standards.
• Provides clinical supervision to fellows, interns, psychometrists, students, and other employees as assigned.
• Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.

Equal Opportunity

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location

Address 1777-1797 Northeast Expressway

Job Family

PhD

About the Organization

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children's is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children's is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children's offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children's has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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