Pediatric Integrated Clinical Psychologist

Ochsner Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an Integrated Care Pediatric Primary Care Clinical Psychologist to provide care to children and adolescents. The role involves assisting primary care providers, collaborating on mental health protocols, and remaining informed about best practices in integrated care.

The ideal candidate must possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and experience in integrated care settings. Strong collaborative skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA approved university.
• Experience working in an integrated care setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children, adolescents, and their families.
• Assist pediatric primary care providers with triaging patient needs.
• Collaborate on screening protocols for mental health problems.

Skills

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

Experience with children and adolescents

Experience in integrated care settings

Collaborative skills

Education

Licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana

Job description

Integrated Care Pediatric Primary Care Clinical Psychologist

Location: Northshore location (Covington)

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA approved university; be licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana; and have experience working with children and adolescents. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have experience working in an integrated care setting. Candidates with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in School or Counseling Psychology with a depth of experience in integrated health care settings will also be considered. In addition to robust clinical skills, the ideal candidate will be able to work in a collaborative manner with other health professionals and assist with program development. Salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children, adolescents, and their families within a growing pediatric primary care clinic
• Accept consult requests from pediatric primary care providers to assist with triaging patient needs and implement brief, solutions-focused follow-up interventions as indicated
• Recommend appropriate follow-up services and help families navigate how to access additional services as indicated, including keeping abreast of pediatric mental and behavioral health services at Ochsner to facilitate referrals effectively
• Collaborate with other clinic staff to create protocols for screening common childhood mental health problems and creating a plan of care for at-risk patients
• Collaborate with other clinic staff to delineate a crisis protocol and assist in implementation of that protocol
• Remain well-informed of research around best practices for integrated care and participate with regional and/or national workgroups/professional organizations focused on integrated care and/or child psychology
• Participate in monthly section and department meetings, and participate in Pediatrics Grand Rounds as applicable

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.