Pediatric Psychologist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to deliver comprehensive behavioral and mental health assessments and interventions across outpatient clinics, primary care, tele-mental health, and regional pediatric facilities.

The role involves collaborating with psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, and other professionals, plus engagement with school personnel to support at-risk pediatric populations.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program.
• Completion of an APA or CPA internship.
• Postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric or clinical child psychology.
• Unrestricted license to practice in Texas.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, treatment planning, and interventions.
• Supervise interns and fellows.
• Engage in research and program development.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team and external stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Tele-mental health

Community outreach

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Sound judgment

Adaptability

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

APA/CPA internship

Postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric/clinical child psychology

Unrestricted Texas license to practice

Eligibility for faculty appointment

Job description

The Pediatric Psychologist will provide comprehensive behavioral and mental health assessments, treatment planning, and interventions across various settings, including outpatient clinics, primary care, tele-mental health, and regional pediatric facilities.

They will collaborate with an interprofessional team of psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals, and engage with external stakeholders such as primary care physicians and school personnel to support at-risk pediatric populations.

Responsibilities include clinical service delivery, supervision of interns and fellows, participation in research, and program development.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree from an accredited program, completion of an APA or CPA internship and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric or clinical child psychology, an unrestricted license to practice in Texas, and eligibility for faculty appointment.

Preferred skills involve bilingual communication, tele-mental health experience, community outreach, and teaching.

Key abilities encompass a commitment to high-quality patient care, strong interpersonal skills, organizational efficiency, sound judgment, and adaptability.