Psychologist Pediatrics and Training

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nebraska in Omaha seeks a qualified Psychologist to provide psychological evaluations, therapy, and education to children, families, and adults in Behavioral Health. This role requires a PhD or Psy.D., a minimum of one year of experience, and current licensure in Nebraska. The Psychologist will establish professional relationships with healthcare staff and community agencies, ensuring high-quality care and effective consultations. The position involves detailed documentation, professional presentations, and participation in training. Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Psychologist in a behavioral health or pediatric setting is preferred.
• Completion of one year pre or post-doctoral clinical internship through an APA accredited program is required.
• Current and valid licensure as a Psychologist in Nebraska or Nebraska-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality psychological evaluations and therapy to children, families, and adults.
• Establishes professional relationships with hospital staff and community professionals.
• Completes psychological reports and progress notes within required timeframes.
• Participates in department staff meetings and supervision sessions.

Skills

Knowledge of psychological principles

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to provide age-appropriate care

Education

PhD or Psy.D. from an accredited school of psychology

Job description

Job Description

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Provides quality psychological evaluations, therapy, education, and consultation to children, families, and adults in Behavioral Health. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals. Provides professional presentations, interviews, and services enhancing the organization’s visibility and reputation. Responsible for providing pediatric psychology care through specialty clinic provision or overseeing training of other team members.

Essential Functions

• Provides quality consultation, psychotherapy, and psychological testing to children, families and adults in Behavioral Health.
• Provides services on inpatient units or clinics as assigned.
• Provides an assigned number of intake assessments, consultations, and therapeutic sessions per week.
• Performs high‑quality evaluation, treatment planning and treatment procedures appropriate to patient needs.
• Adheres to ethical standards of the American Psychological Association.
• Provides pediatric psychology services including consult/liaison and a leading role in multiple specialty clinics. The training component includes staff designing training curriculum, recruiting learners, evaluating progress, collaborating with training institution staff, and supervising learners.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals.
• Completes letters and reports regarding patient care within five (5) days of client contact.
• Conducts self in a courteous and respectful manner in interactions with staff and physicians.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to phone calls and requests for information.
• Provides on‑call coverage in rotation with mental health staff and complies with on‑call protocols and procedures.
• Responds within 10 minutes to pages and presents at the hospital within 30 minutes in response to requests for mental‑status evaluations.
• Performs on‑call duties in a professional manner in accordance with on‑call protocols and procedures.
• Ensures follow‑up as needed for calls received.
• Participates in department staff meetings, peer supervision meetings and supervisory sessions, offering constructive insight and supporting the team.
• Ensures maximum reimburseability for services provided.
• Provides complete superbills to office staff immediately following patient session.
• Obtains authorization/notification of insurance plan provider for emergency visits and follow‑up care at Behavioral Health.
• Secures authorization as needed for continuation of services provided.
• Provides non‑clinical service in the interest of the department and/or hospital.
• Provides quality professional presentations, media interviews, and committee participation on behalf of the department, the hospital and the community.
• Provides clinical supervision or classes for staff members or students as requested.
• Keeps adequate documentation of intake information, psychological testing, treatment plans, and contacts with patients, referral sources, and community resources.
• Completes progress notes within five (5) days of standard client contact; before leaving the treatment setting for patients expressing self‑injurious behavior or thoughts.
• Completes psychological reports within ten (10) days of testing.
• Completes intake summaries within two treatment sessions, including appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provides written documentation of contact with teachers, attorneys, family members, and others providing or receiving information about patients within five (5) days of contact.
• May be required to participate in Transplant program functions based on departmental/organizational need.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Performs physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.

Education Qualifications

• PhD or Psy.D. from an accredited school of psychology (Required)

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Psychologist, preferably in a behavioral health or pediatric setting (Preferred)
• Completion of one year pre or post‑doctoral clinical internship, through an APA accredited program (Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter‑relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and other clinical professionals to gather and exchange patient information.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 90% of work time when providing therapy, observing patient response, scoring tests, and documenting patient progress.
• Readiness to go to the hospital at odd hours when providing on‑call services in rotation with mental health staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing age‑appropriate care to children, adolescents, adults and families.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Psychologist in the state of Nebraska or Nebraska-eligible (Required)
• Non‑Violent Intervention training (Preferred)