Dc Lp-Child Psychologist Washington, Dc Nw Dc Medical Ct (40Hrs.)

Kaiser Permanente; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Washington, DC area is seeking a Child Psychologist to evaluate and treat patients referred by mental health providers. You will conduct individual, group and family therapy, perform psychological testing and collaborate with pediatricians and health care teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, has at least two years of child-focused clinical experience, and is licensed or eligible for licensure in VA, DC and MD within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience working with children.
• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology is required.
• Credentials from multiple states with Licenses in VA, DC, and MD within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and diagnoses mental health of children and adults, using psychological tests when appropriate.
• Provides brief intensive treatment for children and families, in person and via telemedicine, plus ongoing group and supportive therapy.
• Determines need for child psychiatric referrals in consultation with pediatricians and mental health providers.
• Consults with mental health staff and pediatric primary care providers on patient care issues.
• Maintains liaison with community resources for child mental health services.
• Participates in staff development meetings and quality-of-care activities.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychological testing

Treatment planning

Psychotherapy

Telemedicine

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

CAQH ID

Job description

Job Summary

The Child Psychologist evaluates and treats patients referred by mental health providers, conducts individual, group and family therapy, consults with primary care providers, child psychiatry and health care providers regarding mental health aspects of family and patient management. Performs psychological testing and differential diagnosis.

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluates and diagnoses the mental health of children and adults, utilizing psychological tests where appropriate.
• Provides brief intensive treatment for children and families, in person and through telemedicine, as well as ongoing group and supportive therapy in appropriate cases.
• Determines need for child psychiatric referrals in consultation with pediatricians and mental health providers.
• Consults regularly with the mental health staff and pediatric primary care providers on patient care issues.
• Maintains liaison with community resources for child mental health services.
• Assists in implementing mental health in-service educating programs for medical staff. Participates in staff development meetings and quality-or-care activities on a regular basis.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience working with children required.

Education

• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology required.

License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Clinical Psychologist License (Virginia) within 12 months of hire

• Psychologist License (District of Columbia) within 12 months of hire

• Licensed Psychologist (Maryland) within 12 months of hire

• National Provider Identifier

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge and proficiency with a range of clinical approaches to care required.
• Knowledge and experience with Psychological testing required.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Strong assessment skills.
• Treatment planning expertise.
• Strong goal oriented psychotherapy skills.
• Initiative; capacity for independent practice.
• Customer focus and strong ability to function as a team member.
• Flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience ages 2-18 years of age.
• Electronic Medical Record Experience preferred.
• Must be versed in neurodivergence and have some experience administering and interpreting psychological tools to diagnose Autism and ADHD.
• Must have American Heart Association BLS certification.
• CAQH ID