Licensed Psychologist

Cook Children's Health Care System; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System seeks a Licensed Psychologist for the Denton Clinic to administer pediatric neuropsychological testing and provide family/individual therapy. You will supervise practicum students and work with a multidisciplinary team addressing ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and developmental issues.

Requires a doctoral degree in psychology and TX licensure (or eligibility). Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential to support children aged 2–18 and their

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Experience with pediatric/adolescent mental health and neuropsych testing preferred.
• Training in neuropsychology during Pre/Post Doc preferred.
• Experience with children & families in various settings preferred.
• Licensed Psychologist in TX or ability to obtain license (Provisional allowed).

Responsibilities

• Administer psychological and neuropsychological testing for pediatric clients ages 2–18.
• Provide outpatient psychotherapy (family and individual).
• Supervise Practicum students in neuropsych training and testing.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote child health.

Skills

Pediatric psychology

Neuropsych testing

Child/adolescent therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

Location:

South Denton Behavioral Health

Department:

Psychology-Denton Clinic

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

Seeking a Licensed Psychologist for Cook Children's Denton Clinic. Come join our collaborative team of professionals where you will administer psychological and neuropsychological testing to our pediatric clients ages 2 - 18 years of age. Will also have the option of providing some outpatient psychotherapy (family and individual therapy). Will provide supervision to Practicum students to provide neuropsych training and testing. Must possess knowledge and understanding of normal pediatric/adolescent growth and brain development and have experience with pediatric/adolescent mental health diagnoses and a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests. Experience with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care is preferred. Understanding of the ecological, biological, genetic, and developmental factors that promote health across the lifespan is preferred.

Required Education & Experience:

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA accredited institution.
• Training in neuropsych in Pre/Post Doc or studies preferred.
• Experience using a variety of treatment milieu and psychological tests.
• Experience providing therapy to children with ADHD, developmental delays, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, complex psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions, and trauma-informed care (preferred).
• Understanding of the impact of trauma and ecological, biological, and developmental factors on children and adolescents.
• Prior experience working with children & families (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop outstanding leadership skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care and maintain a positive experience for all children and families.

Required Licensure and Certification:

• Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas, or the ability to obtain. (will consider Provisional License if close to licensure).
• American Heart Association CPR must be obtained prior to start.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.