Clinical Psychologist

Hospital for Special Care; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical and dental

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA with employer contributions

FSA

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee wellness programs

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care's Autism Center seeks a licensed psychologist to perform standardized ASD evaluations and provide evidence-based psychotherapy for children and adolescents in an outpatient setting.

The role collaborates with the treatment team, educates families, develops treatment plans, and participates in PPT meetings. Strong communication and thorough documentation are essential to ASD-centered care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with state licensure or eligibility.
• At least one year of standardized ASD diagnostic evaluation experience.
• At least one year of individual/family psychotherapy with children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Conduct individual, group, and family psychotherapy for children/adolescents.
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports with clinical formulations and ASD-specific recommendations.
• Provide feedback to families and coordinate care with treatment teams.
• Engage in school/education-related consultations and PPT meetings as needed.

Skills

Experience in ASD evaluations

Experience in child/adolescent therapy

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Licensed by CT as Psychologist or license-eligible

Job description

Position Location: Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: First Shift

Department: Autism Outpatient

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! *** (6400)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
• Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Psychologist/license eligible.
• Minimum of one year experience providing standardized diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Minimum of one year experience providing individual and family psychotherapy for children and adolescents.

JOB SUMMARY

The Autism Center Psychologist provides standardized diagnostic evaluation for possible or known Autism Spectrum Disorder, and evidence-based treatment for associated behavioral and emotional difficulties. He/She consults with treatment team for management of cases, families for education and/or treatment, and with the various treatment teams’ leadership as requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires working in the outpatient clinic and hospital. This means occasional exposure to wet, humid, or dry conditions, as well as noise, odors, hazards and blood borne pathogens. The Staff psychologist occasionally works alone, but usually is working with a variety of individuals, often in crowded areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Gathering history through interviews with parents/caregivers and review of prior records.
• Administering standardized intellectual assessments, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and/or the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, 2nd Edition (CARS-2), and parent and teacher rating scales as needed.
• Scoring and interpretation of these psychological assessment measures.
• Writing high-quality comprehensive evaluation reports including client’s history, test and questionnaire data, clinical formulation, diagnosis, and recommendations specific to ASD.
• Providing feedback to parents and caregivers regarding evaluation results, diagnosis and recommendations.
• The OP Clinical Psychologist engages in care coordination and treatment planning on behalf of evaluated clients and their families. For example, completing referrals for additional services, collecting collateral from providers via phone, and participating in Planning and Placement Team meetings if needed.
• School consultation and independent evaluations through school contracts including psychological evaluation, school-based observations, providing feedback to family and school team, and participation in PPT meetings.
• The outpatient Psychologist will also be expected to provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to patients with known ASD, grounded in behavioral, cognitive behavioral, or family systems theory.
• The Psychologist provides in-services about ASD to hospital staff and community partners as requested.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong time-management.
• Completes documentation in the medical record and billing in a timely manner and in keeping with internal policy and professional standards.
• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines.
• Involvement in clinical supervision and training, program development, and research based on Center needs.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The wage range for this position is $42.02 to $525.30.
• Employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance
• A 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center
• Employee referral bonus program
• Meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives

Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.

At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives.

We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do.

By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients.

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package.