Psychologist - Child and Adolescent Outpatient

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a licensed Child and Adolescent Psychologist to function as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision at the Debra Simon Center.

You will diagnose and treat behavioral health disorders, participate in outpatient care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote overall wellness. The role includes supervising psychology trainees and contributing to psychology training programs, with opportunities for professional growth within HUMC's wellness

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from APA-accredited program in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
• Completion of APA-approved internship in Adult Clinical and/or Pediatric Psychology.
• Proficient in evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT).
• Minimum 5 years of related clinical experience with mental health and work-related issues.
• Experience in clinical training and supervision of trainees.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat behavioral health disorders independently within outpatient care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize whole-person health.
• Train and supervise psychology trainees and medical students.
• Contribute to development of psychology externship, internship, and post-doctoral programs.

Skills

Evidence-based treatments

Mentoring/teaching

Communication skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Analytical thinking

Education

APA-accredited PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology

APA-approved internship in Adult/Pediatric Psychology

Job description

Child and Adolescent Psychologist functions as a Clinical Psychologist under the supervision of the Director of Psychology at the Debra Simon Center, in accordance with the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association, guidelines from the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners, and standards set forth by the Joint Commission. In general, the Psychologist will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team for the purpose of optimizing whole-person health and wellness, and will independently diagnose and treat behavioral health disorders and aspects of psychological adjustment. Specific to the Debra Simon Center, patients present with the full range of DSM diagnoses, and are often subject to compound stressors and comorbid medical conditions. The psychologist will be expected to participate in all phases of the outpatient process (outlined below). The specific scope of practice will be articulated in the delineation of privileges as issued in the process of appointment to the Medical Staff. The Psychiatry Department at HUMC offers focused, evidence-based treatments for their patients (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, etc.), and the hired psychologist is expected to play a significant role in facilitating this delivery, including training and supervising junior clinical staff in these approaches. The position will also involve the supervision and mentorship of psychology trainees as well as medical students; and taking on an active role in the development of psychology externship, internship and post-doctoral programs. A psychologist in this position has the potential for significant professional growth, as the Wellness Center develops treatment tracks to meet patient needs and creates programming to reduce patient hospitalizations.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Doctoral degree from APA-accredited program in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
• Completion of APA-approved internship in Adult Clinical and/or Pediatric Psychology.
• Proficient in evidence-based treatments (i.e. CBT, ACT, DBT, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years related clinical experience serving patients across the mental health and work-related spectrum.
• Experience providing clinical training and supervision, and a commitment to training the next generation of psychologists.
• Sensitivity to multiculturalism and diversity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Postdoctoral training and/or experience in Clinical Psychology.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ Psychologist License